Report: Small Businesses Confident Despite Economic Pressure

Confident but constrained: How small businesses are navigating a fluctuating economic environment

Small businesses remain confident but constrained in 2026, adapting to uneven demand, tighter capital access and a policy environment that is reshaping how – and whether – they grow.

Report: Small Businesses Confident Despite Economic Pressure

NEW YORK – In recognition of National Small Business Week, Small Business Expo released its 2026 State of Small Business Report, based on survey data from 11,426 U.S. small business owners. The report revealed a business environment defined by resilience, disciplined decision-making and continued adaptation. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, 82.2% of small business owners reported […] The post Report: Small Businesses Confident Despite Econo…