Small Business Creation Surpasses Expectations with a 17% Increase in Filings

In early 2026, small business creation saw significant growth as approximately 3.1 million Americans filed paperwork to start their own businesses, marking an almost 17% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This trend is attributed to a combination of factors and has shown consistent momentum month after month.

By Rachel Barber, USA TODAY Mon, July 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM GMT+3 6 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Small Business Creation Surpasses Expectations with a 17% Increase in Filings

Topics: Entrepreneurship Labor Market Startups

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