Small Business
There are more than 30 million small businesses in the U.S., employing nearly half of the entire American workforce. Through their resilience, drive, and creativity, these small businesses fuel the American economy. They build careers, power innovations, and serve communities across the country.
Empowering Small Business: The Impact of Technology on Small Business
Technology and Small Business
Report finds that technology is a driver of economic success for small businesses and that policymakers must encourage an environment that enables all businesses to succeed with digital tools.
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- Inflation Creating ‘Perfect Storm’ of Challenges for Small BusinessesSmall business owners across the nation say the effects of inflation are hitting the service industry hard.Learn More
- Five Years of Insights: What We've Learned from the Small Business IndexThe MetLife and U.S. Chamber Small Business Index celebrates five years this quarter, Q2 2022. We take a look at its highs and lows, major trends, and what the future holds for small businesses.Learn More
- 4 Small Business Owners Explain What They Need from GovernmentThe U.S. Chamber’s Bill of Rights is helping America’s small businesses explain their perspectives to elected officials on what is needed to create an environment where small business can thrive.Learn More
Small Business Bill of Rights
Policy
The Small Business Bill of Rights summarize the basic rights of business owners in America—and represent policies the U.S. Chamber supports and fights for every day.
Our Work
The Chamber’s Small Business Council supports and fights for policies that keep Main Street businesses thriving and workforce vibrant. This includes advocating for a tax and regulatory environment that helps—not hurts—small business owners to create jobs and serve our communities and economy.
4 Entrepreneurial Insights on Starting a New Business
Chamber OnDemand
In CO–’s inaugural Start. Run. Grow event, four entrepreneurs share success stories and challenges to encourage future leaders to start their own businesses.
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Nov 15, 2022Choosing to shop small is choosing to invest in your community. Shop at small businesses this holiday season—and beyond—to support local businesses in your neighborhood.
Nov 07, 2022California’s AB 257 could radically change the way the franchise industry operates in the state and could ultimately price small business owners out of the market.
Nov 03, 2022The Greater Houston Partnership and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted an event with business leaders, policy makers, and small business owners on the benefits of technology for the economy and making government serve citizens better.
Oct 26, 2022Paul Shmotolokha, CEO and chairman of the board of New Use Energy Solutions, shares how his company is working to ship solar power packs to Ukraine in a time of need.
Oct 25, 2022Finance expert and small business owner Stephanie Sims says now is the time to take a deep look into your small business’ finances and prepare for economic uncertainty.
Oct 21, 2022Trade delivers a host of benefits for Americans, but what are the benefits for America’s small businesses? Here's how trade drives growth for many small businesses.
Oct 18, 2022Tennessee sustainable materials company wins $25,000 cash prize; Eight Business Achievement Award winners recognized for their contributions to the economy, job creation, and innovation
Oct 17, 2022Three small business owners share how the U.S. Chamber has helped them navigate challenges from tariffs to intellectual property.
Oct 12, 2022Large companies can speed up payment processing, add small business suppliers, and partner on contracts to help small businesses grow.