Data and Research
Small Business Confidence Stays High, But Rising Costs Challenge Growth
October 2, 2025U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sept. 24, 2025 Small business confidence continued to climb in the third quarter, according to the…
August 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Tariffs Are Having a Real and Devastating Impact
August 26, 2025Summary: Confidence on Main Street may have plateaued alongside fears of rising prices. 24% of small business owners say the economy…
July 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Cautious Optimism as Tariff and Hiring Concerns Remain
July 15, 2025Summary: Side hustle economy is still going strong. 27% of adults in the U.S. have a side hustle (9 points lower…
Small Business Confidence Inches Up, But Economic Uncertainty Lingers
June 26, 2025U.S. Chamber of Commerce June 25, 2025 Washington, D.C. — The MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Q2 2025 Small Business Index rose…
June 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Uncertainty is Dampening Growth Plans
June 11, 2025Summary: Pressure on Congress to prevent an end-of-year tax hike is high as small business owners’ concerns over taxes take top…
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…
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