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Gallup Small Business Index

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Economy

Small-Business Owners' Optimism Rises but Below Pre-COVID

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

Economy

Small-Business Owners' Optimism Up From April, Below COVID-19

Economy

Small-Business Owners' Optimism Ticks Up From April

Economy

Small-Business Owner Optimism Dips but Still Strong

Economy

Small-Business Owner Optimism Strong Amid Economic Concerns

Economy

Small-Business Owner Optimism Rises in Third Quarter

Economy

Small-Business Owners Upbeat; Uncertain on Impact of Tax Law

Economy

U.S. Small-Business Owners’ Optimism Down From Record High

Economy

U.S. Small-Business Owners’ Optimism Reaches New Heights

Economy

Small-Business Owners, E-Commerce and Technology

Economy

U.S. Small-Business Owners’ Optimism at Record High

Economy

Optimism Among U.S. Small-Business Owners Remains High

Economy

Half of Small-Business Owners Give Administration High Marks

Economy

Small-Business Owners Remain Upbeat Amid Improved Revenue

Polling Matters

Small Business' Use of Social Media, E-Commerce

A substantial percentage of small businesses in the U.S. report having no active social media strategy or use of e-commerce for customer interactions.

Economy

U.S. Small-Business Owners Still Upbeat, but Worried About Hiring

Economy

U.S. Small-Business Owners' Optimism Highest in 10 Years

Gallup Blog

Is the Growing Uber-Economy a Threat to Small Businesses?

Some small businesses see the on-demand trend as a way to help run their enterprises.

Economy

U.S. Small-Business Owners' Optimism Remains Strong

Economy

More Than Half of Small-Business Owners Don't Want to Retire

Three-quarters of U.S. small-business owners believe they will have enough money to live comfortably if they retire, although half would continue working even if money were no object.