08/28/2026
A February 2026 survey of 785 U.S. small business owners found that more than three in four say owning a business is worth it, even though 56% faced early cash flow problems. Separately, 78% of owners reported optimism about their financial outlook for 2026, and 77% said in April that ownership had met or exceeded their expectations for satisfaction.
Source: Bluevine Small Business Data Reports, 2026