By: Thomas Sullivan and Melissa Bercier
According to recent results of theU.S. Chamber of Commerce & MetLife Small Business Index(SBI), a quarterly survey of 1,000 small business owners nationwide,* optimism is at an all-time high. This rise in business confidence points to a rebound in the national outlook and reflects the highest levels yet recorded in this survey's seven quarters, to date.
If you have a business or are preparing to take the plunge into full-fledged entrepreneurship, the survey’s results point to five ways in which you can put the positive economic outlook to work for your own company.
The 2026 State of American Business
Discover what U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark and leading business leaders are saying about the state of the economy and the top issues shaping the domestic and global business landscape in 2026 and beyond.
