Small Business
Explore Gallup's research.
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Owner-employers in the U.S. outshine peers in income, wealth, life satisfaction and work engagement, showcasing superior wellbeing and success.
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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.
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Americans' average confidence in major U.S. institutions has edged down after a modest increase last year.
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Small-business owners continue to face financial challenges but are positive about the future.
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Levels of stress and worry among female small-business owners have surpassed those of male small-business owners.