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Explore economic research, catch up on the trending topics that impact today’s small business owners, and browse authoritative small business data from Intuit QuickBooks. This is the home of our monthly Small Business Index and quarterly Small Business Insights survey.

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Small Business Data

Holiday Shopping Report 2024: Consumer spending down, but small business sentiment remains strong

October 15, 2024

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Enterprise

Business Solutions Survey: Exploring the connections between digital integration and growth

September 16, 2024

2024 small business data

Learn more about the opportunities and challenges small business owners face this year

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Small Business Data

20 small business financial literacy statistics to know in 2024

April 6, 2024

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Small Business Data

The year of the solopreneur: 2024 trends in self-employment

February 20, 2024

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Small Business Data

Entrepreneurship in 2024: Small business trends and predictions for the year ahead

December 19, 2023

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Small Business Data

AI Survey: Small businesses are embracing artificial intelligence

September 14, 2023

Small business insights

Get the latest on small business finances, funding, hiring, innovation, and growth

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Small Business Data

Small Business Insights: Quarterly survey of small businesses in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia

August 30, 2024

Small Business Data

Top 3 survey insights from US small businesses in July 2024

August 30, 2024

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Small Business Data

Top 3 insights from UK small businesses in July 2024

September 3, 2024

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Small Business Data

Top 3 insights from Australia’s small businesses in July 2024

September 3, 2024

Small Business Data

Top 3 insights from Canada’s small businesses in July 2024

September 3, 2024

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index

Explore monthly employment and hiring trends across the US

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index

September 5, 2024

Publication calendar

June 10, 2024

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index, November 2024

November 1, 2024

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index, October 2024

October 2, 2024

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index, September 2024

September 5, 2024

Small Business Index: quarterly trends

See quarterly employment and hiring trends in the US and real-time reactions from small business owners

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Small business revenue grows, employment decline slows in Q3-2024

October 24, 2024

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Q2-2024 Trends

Small business employment declines in second quarter of 2024

July 16, 2024

Small business employment declines in first quarter of 2024

April 16, 2024

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An ed-tech entrepreneur reflects on the first quarter of 2024

June 11, 2024

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Q4-2023 Trends

Small business employment declines in final quarter of 2023

January 17, 2024

Two independent retailers reflect on Q4-2023 and what’s ahead in 2024

March 15, 2024

Small Business Index: Annual Report

A comprehensive analysis of the current and future small business landscape in the US, Canada, and the UK

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Accountant insights

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Small business insights

About the Index

Methodology

September 4, 2024

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

September 4, 2024

About the team

March 14, 2023

More small business insights

Small Business Insights: Inflation now the No.1 concern for small businesses

Small Business Insights: Inflation and hiring challenges force small businesses to react

New QuickBooks research reveals the impact of late payments on mid-sized businesses

Inflation Reduction Act: Will small businesses use new tax breaks?

Small Business Insights: 2022 is the year the pivot becomes permanent

New Business Insights: 2022 projected to be another record year for new business starts

New Business Insights: Side-hustle surge predicted in 2023

Nine out of ten small businesses say sustainability important to future of economy

Small Business Data

Technology is helping accountants drive small business success

June 24, 2024

Small Business Data

Accounting professionals are key partners in the fight against inflation

November 8, 2022

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Small Business Data

Accountants are using technology to level up their businesses and the industry

March 29, 2023

Black-owned small business data

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Small Business Data

Black History Month Survey: Innovation thriving, but signs of economic uncertainty

February 1, 2024

Black History Month legacy and community.

Small Business Data

Black History Month survey: Legacy and community prevail against social and economic inequalities

February 1, 2023

COVID-19

Black business owners and workers face greater financial and health care challenges, according to new QuickBooks survey

February 2, 2022

Women-owned small business data

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Small Business Data

Women's History Month 2024: Women-owned businesses are on the rise

March 4, 2024

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Small Business Data

Women’s History Month survey: Cash flow challenges hitting women-owned businesses harder

March 1, 2023

Running a business

IWD & Breaking the Bias: Women small business owners share their breakthrough moments & stories

March 5, 2022

Small Business Data

Special report: Access to funding remains a challenge for women-owned businesses

June 1, 2022

Hispanic-owned small business data

Small Business Data

Hispanic and Latino small businesses at forefront of AI adoption

September 14, 2023

Small Business Data

Hispanic Heritage Month survey reveals hidden role of family and community in financial success

September 16, 2022

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Small Business Data

New Business Insights: 4 million Latino workers want to start new businesses

June 30, 2022

Inspiration

Small Business Insights: Hispanic entrepreneurs reveal top priorities in new survey

August 3, 2021

Small business success stats

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Small Business Data

Small Business Success Month 2024: New data reveals what success looks like for small businesses this year

May 1, 2024

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Small Business Data

Small business, big responsibility: How prioritizing mental health can boost success

May 22, 2024

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Small Business Data

7 survival tips for small business success

April 29, 2023

Small Business Data

Small business owners: The heart and heroes of communities

May 16, 2023

Small Business Data

Small business success: How do small business owners define it, and how do they achieve it?

May 17, 2022

Pay and benefits reports

Small Business Data

Jobs report: Are small business wages keeping up with inflation?

September 2, 2022

Small Business Data

Small businesses turn to benefits as pay increases become unaffordable

October 14, 2022

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manage employees

What small business workers really want from their employers

August 4, 2022

Holiday shopping and e-commerce trends

Small Business Data

Holiday shopping survey: Fragile consumer confidence and demand for experiences could spoil holiday season for retailers

October 20, 2022

Small Business Data

Holiday shopping survey: Consumer spending is up—here’s how small businesses can set up for success

October 31, 2023

Inspiration

Moving your business online could be the key to success in 2021

January 4, 2021

Small business impact of COVID-19

News

Women- and minority-owned small businesses had a tougher time accessing capital during the pandemic—but business confidence is rising

April 15, 2021

COVID-19

Financial impact of COVID-19 revealed in QuickBooks analysis of 1 million small businesses

April 27, 2021

COVID-19

The path to recovery: How the worst-hit industries are overcoming COVID-19

August 9, 2021

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Small Business Insights: Inflation now the No.1 concern for small businesses

Small Business Insights: Inflation and hiring challenges force small businesses to react

New QuickBooks research reveals the impact of late payments on mid-sized businesses

Inflation Reduction Act: Will small businesses use new tax breaks?

Small Business Insights: 2022 is the year the pivot becomes permanent

New Business Insights: 2022 projected to be another record year for new business starts

New Business Insights: Side-hustle surge predicted in 2023

Nine out of ten small businesses say sustainability important to future of economy

Accountants and bookkeepers

Black-owned small business data

Women-owned small business data

Hispanic-owned small business data

Small business success stats

Pay and benefits reports

Holiday shopping and e-commerce trends

Small business impact of COVID-19

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