82% of Small Businesses Remain Confident Despite Economic Pressure, New 2026 Report Finds
A new 2026 report by Small Business Expo reveals that 82.2% of U.S. small businesses remain confident in their near-term growth despite economic challenges. The report highlights customer demand as the top challenge and notes that most businesses are maintaining current staffing levels. The SBE Small Business Index scored the current environment at 6.8 out of 10, indicating stability with cautious growth.
Topics: business confidence customer demand economic outlook government policy small business trends