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Small Business

Explore Gallup's research.

Owner-employers in the U.S. outshine peers in income, wealth, life satisfaction and work engagement, showcasing superior wellbeing and success.

Whether Americans like big business or not depends on the question. More express at least some confidence in big business than say they have a positive view of it.

Americans' average confidence in major U.S. institutions has edged down after a modest increase last year.

Small-business owners continue to face financial challenges but are positive about the future.

Levels of stress and worry among female small-business owners have surpassed those of male small-business owners.