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.
Small business advice from CO—
Upcoming Events
Latest Content
- Jul 13, 2022
This Coalition letter was sent by the Associated General Contractors, opposing a potential expansion of the 3.8 percent Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) to include the incomes of S corporations and partnerships where the owners actively manage the business. This increase would specifically target small and family-owned Main Street businesses.
Jun 29, 2022Justin Nelson, the Co-Founder & President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), tells us why a successful economy starts with a diverse and inclusive business community.
Jun 29, 2022The 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.
Jun 16, 2022The 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.
Jun 09, 2022Most U.S. small business owners believe it is important to support the LGBTQ+ community and take action to ensure inclusion, according to the latest MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce small business survey.