Data and Research
June 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Uncertainty is Dampening Growth Plans
June 11, 2025Summary: A supermajority of small business owners are optimistic and are planning to grow in 2025 even as frustration with Washington,…
NEW POLL: Michigan Voters Weigh in on 2026 Gubernatorial, US Senate Races
May 27, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber with The Glengariff Group, Inc. conducted a poll of 600 registered Michigan voters to evaluate their awareness and…
May 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Rising Uncertainty is Causing Concern
May 7, 2025Summary: Solopreneurs work long hours, but do not regret choosing entrepreneurship. 20% of small business owners work more than 50 hours…
April 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Small Business Revenue Expectations Dim
April 25, 2025Summary: Small businesses’ revenue expectations fell at the end of March due to tariffs and the intensity of concern with tariff…
March 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Rising Uncertainty is Causing Concern
March 14, 2025Summary: Small business owners are positive about their finances, but are pausing expansion plans because of inflation. 69% of small business…
February 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: High Levels of Optimism Emerge
February 17, 2025Summary: Job market softens and finding qualified and willing employees remains a strong headwind for Main Street employers. 35% of small…
What Role Do Small Businesses Play in the Economy?
January 13, 2025USA Facts Nov. 19, 2024 What’s Considered A Small Business? The Small Business Administration (SBA) generally defines any independent business with fewer…
January 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Signs of Strength at Start of 2025
January 8, 2025Summary: Headwinds of worker shortages remain strong and are a barrier for growth on Main Street. 35% of small businesses reported…
Regulatory Compliance and Pressures Weigh on Small-Business Owners
December 18, 2024Inc. Sarah Lynch Dec. 16, 2024 Small-business owners are bogged down. According to the MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce…
U.S. Small Business Owners Optimistic Sentiment Nears Highest in 3.5 Years This November
December 12, 2024Reuters Lucia Mutikani Dec. 10, 2024 U.S. small-business confidence surged to the highest level in nearly 3-1/2 years in November…
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