banner logo
  • Home
  • Register & Attend
    • Do not delete List all Cities
  • Exhibit & Sponsor
    • Exhibitor Prices & Info
    • Pay Per Lead (PPL)
    • Floorplans
    • Photo Gallery
    • Exhibitor Testimonials
    • Market Your Booth
    • Event App
    • Exhibitor Store
    • Exhibitor FAQ
  • Education Hub
    • Small Business University™
    • The Small Business Blog
    • Small Business Reports
    • Small Business Statistics
    • The Small Business Whitepapers
      • Before They Buy: The 7 Things Every Small Business Looks for in a Vendor
    • Business Guides
      • How to Grow a Small Business
      • How to Get the Most Value from Exhibiting
      • The No-Hype Guide to AI for Small Business
        (Just What Actually Works)
      • 10 Hard Truths That Could Save Your Business:
        What’s Costing You Customers, Time, and Growth, and How to Fix It
      • More Marketing. More Leads. Same Sales. Why?
        The SMB Guide to Crush Your Marketing Goals
    • Contribute
      • Speaker Submission
      • Guest Blog Writer Submission
  • Awards
  • Travel
    • Travel Partners
    • Book Discounted Hotels
  • About Us
    • About
    • Past Speakers at Small Business Expo
    • Join Email List
    • Contact Us
    • Logo Kit
    • Careers
ATTENDEE INFO
  • Register to Attend
  • Schedule of Events
  • Find Service Providers
  • Photo Gallery
  • Attendee Testimonials
  • Event App
  • Attendee Handbook
  • Attendee FAQ
  • Business Card Exchange
  • I ❤️ Small Business Store
  • Shmooze
  • Preferred Partners
LIVE & IN-PERSON SHOWS
  • Atlanta
  • Austin
  • Boston
  • Charlotte
  • Chicago
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • Las Vegas
  • Los Angeles
  • Miami
  • New York City (Spring)
  • New York City (Fall)
  • Orlando
  • Philadelphia
  • Phoenix
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Washington, D.C.
Banner Image

Small Business Education Center

Infographic with two donut charts comparing search visibility priorities and SEO strategy investment among small businesses.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Most Small Businesses Want Better Search Visibility, But Lack An SEO Strategy

Small Business Expo Research Team

| May 14, 2026
Bar chart showing the importance of social media sales to small businesses. Nearly 67% of SMBs say social media is very important or critical to overall sales, while only a small minority say it is not important.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

67% of SMBs Rely on Social Media Despite Mixed Results

Small Business Expo Research Team

| May 12, 2026
Chart showing small business investment and risk trends in 2026.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

57% of Small Businesses Are More Willing to Take Risks in 2026—But 1 in 3 Are Still Unsure on Investing

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Apr 28, 2026
Bar chart showing how small businesses across industries experience technology change, with the highest share reporting difficulty keeping up in real estate, followed by creative/media and technology sectors.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Why So Many Small Businesses Are Struggling to Keep Up With Technology

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Apr 22, 2026
Bar chart showing small business competition trends, with 39.7% reporting rising competition, compared to 34.5% who say competition is getting easier and 25.8% who say it is about the same (n=1,179).
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Rising Competition: 40% of Small Businesses Feel the Pressure

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Apr 15, 2026
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
Bar chart showing that over 80% of small businesses are either trying or planning new growth strategies
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Over 80% of Small Businesses Are Testing New Growth Strategies

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 26, 2026
Bar chart showing that nearly half of small business owners say they need more time as the top improvement for their business, followed by lower costs, better technology, and easier hiring.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Time, Not Money: The Biggest Need For Small Businesses

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 24, 2026
Bar chart showing that 41% of small business owners report increased software costs over the past 12 months
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Software Costs Are Rising For Small Business Owners

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 20, 2026
Infographic highlighting two survey findings on small business investment
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

Managing Financial Stress And Regaining Control In 2026

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 10, 2026
Chart showing profitability increases as revenue from repeat customers rises.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Why Repeat Customers Are Driving Profitability In 2026

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 05, 2026
First Prev 1 2 3 4 Next

Categories

  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
  • B2B
  • BUSINESS GROWTH
  • BUSINESS TRENDS
  • CYBER SECURITY
  • DATA
  • DIGITAL ADVERTISING
  • EMPLOYEES
  • EVENTS
  • FINANCE
  • INSPIRATION
  • MARKETING
  • MOBILE
  • NETWORKING
  • OPERATIONS
  • RETAIL
  • SBE NEWS
  • SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS
  • SOCIAL MEDIA
  • START-UP
  • STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS REPORTS
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • The Small Business Whitepapers
  • THOUGHTS FROM OUR PRODUCER
  • TRADE SHOWS
  • USER EXPERIENCE
  • WEBSITES

Recent Posts

B2B Demand Generation Elite Founders Use

How To Follow Up With Trade Show Leads: A 30-Day Proven Conversion Process

96.8% of Entrepreneurs Would Recommend Entrepreneurship Despite Facing Challenges

Trade Show Giveaways Your Competitors Will Wish They Had

Networking Events In Dallas Are Mostly A Waste Of Time, Except This One

Footer Logo

Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit at America’s BIGGEST business-to-business trade show, conference & networking event of the year! Small Business Expo helps small business owners, start-ups and entrepreneurs like you take their business to the next level.

Location
  • Austin (10/29/2026)
  • Dallas (11/4/2026)
  • Phoenix (11/18/2026)
  • Houston (12/2/2026)
  • Atlanta (12/16/2026)
  • Orlando (3/2/2027)
  • Miami (3/9/2027)
  • Charlotte (3/24/2027)
  • Washington, D.C. (4/7/2027)
  • New York City (Spring) (4/29/2027)
  • Philadelphia (5/19/2027)
  • Boston (6/1/2027)
  • Chicago (6/10/2027)
  • San Francisco (6/23/2027)
  • Seattle (8/25/2027)
  • San Diego (9/10/2027)
  • Las Vegas (9/16/2027)
  • New York City (Fall) (10/14/2027)
  • Los Angeles (10/28/2027)
212-651-0700 [email protected]

Join over 1 Million Fans & Followers!

JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST
Google Play Apple Store
Inc. 5000 Logo I Love Small Business Logo The Show Producers Logo Top One Percent Trade Show Of Over 25000 Shows SHMOOZE logo
  • General Website & Attendee Terms
  • Exhibitor Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your CA Privacy Rights
  • Careers
  • Newsroom

Copyright © 2026 - The Small Business Expo | All Rights Reserved