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Bar chart showing that nearly 60% of small businesses report increased customer price sensitivity compared to last year, with very few reporting decreased sensitivity.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Nearly 60% of Small Businesses Say Customers Are More Price-Sensitive in 2026

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Apr 02, 2026
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SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Over 80% of Small Businesses Are Testing New Growth Strategies

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 26, 2026
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SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Small Businesses Say More Time Is Their Biggest Need

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 24, 2026
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SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

41% of Small Business Owners Report Rising Software Costs

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 20, 2026
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SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Small Business Investment Is Up—But Big Decisions Are Delayed

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 12, 2026
Stacked bar chart showing financial stress levels among small business owners by expense control, with high financial stress much more common among those who do not feel in control of their expenses.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Financial Stress and Financial Control in 2026

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 10, 2026
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SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Repeat Customers Power Profitability in 2026

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 05, 2026
Chart showing 2026 customer priorities based on a February survey of 810 small business owners, with quality and personal service ranking highest above price, brand trust, and convenience.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Shifting Customer Priorities in 2026: Quality vs Price

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Feb 26, 2026
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SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Powerful Digital Performance Trends in 2026

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Feb 24, 2026
100% stacked bar chart showing expense breakdown among businesses where costs rose faster than prices, with inventory pressure representing the largest share at 32.3%.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Inventory Pressure in 2026: Retail and Ecommerce Under Intense Strain

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Feb 19, 2026
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SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Direct Sales Lead Small Business Growth in 2026

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Feb 17, 2026
SBS AI Adoption
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Accelerating AI Adoption and Measurable Gains in 2026

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Feb 12, 2026
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