The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority are hosting a webinar series on timely topics to inform and connect small business owners with SBA resources and tools to meet today’s challenges. 

Small Business Majority has released a new opinion poll that explores the intersection of small business issues—particularly pertaining to workforce—and criminal justice reform. The poll covers small business opinions from six states, and reveals bipartisan support for criminal justice reforms, including Clean Slate policies and occupational licensing reforms.

Small Business Majority recently launched its new Alliance for a Resilient Small Business Economy to convene a diverse group of partner organizations in pursuit of a common goal: To break down systemic barriers that currently block equitable access to business capital and assistance. 

Hundreds of small business owners and business organizations added their names to Small Business Majority's letter urging Congress to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The letter outlines how small businesses stand to benefit from the legislation, namely by improving access to healthcare, increasing tax enforcement on large corporations, and making meaningful climate change investments.

On our resource portal Venturize, we are compiling information on new funding opportunities, relevant tips and resources on building more resilient small businesses.

What we do

Venturize

Venturize is our free online resource hub for small business owners who need help accessing tools and resources to grow their businesses. We also help small businesses get connected to trusted local providers that can help their enterprises grow.

Policy & advocacy

We have created a policy agenda that will promote a thriving economy and increase prosperity for all with policies that can be enacted at the state and national level. We also ensure small business owners have a seat at the public policy table to share their stories.

Our Research

Small Business Majority uses extensive scientific opinion and economic research to provide small business owners, advocates, policymakers and others with the information and tools they need to navigate through complex small business issues.

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Webinar | National

Join Small Business Majority for an inspiring virtual event in honor of Women's History Month where we will celebrate the stories and accomplishments of women entrepreneurs.


During this event, you will hear from a diverse group of women who have navigated various industries...

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Workshop | GA

Attention entrepreneurs and self-employed business owners! Are you looking to take control of your bookkeeping and accounting with QuickBooks? Join Small Business Majority and TMB Tax & Financial Services for a free event focused on QuickBooks DIY training and bookkeeping best practices for...

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Workshop | IL

Small Business Boot Camp
By Small Business Majority

This two-hour training will help business owners understand the foundations of business planning and provide tools to help create a business plan. This comprehensive overview will teach entrepreneurs how to...

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Roundtable | CA

This month, we are celebrating women’s contribution to society in the areas of entrepreneurship and business. Join us and the NEW Women's Business Center for a fireside chat on women’s contributions to society where Southern California Outreach Manager Jessica Anguiano will speak about the...

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Webinar | National

Join Small Business Majority and Coolest Nerd Ever for a free webinar on leveraging website analytics to drive business growth. In this session, we will cover how to use analytics tools to understand your website traffic, identify key performance indicators and...

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Workshop | GA

Are you looking to create a successful business plan but not sure where to start? Join Small Business Majority and Operation HOPE for an informative event focused on building a business plan that will set you up for success.


Our expert speakers will guide you through the...

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Workshop | CA

Please join us at the CIELO workshop series...

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Workshop | IL

Starting a business can be challenging, but we can provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to launch your business successfully. Join Small Business Majority and Renee K. Collins, Founder and Owner of Retire Ready, LLC for a webinar designed to help business owners establish a strong...

Friday, March 31, 2023
Conference | GA

In honor of Women's History Month, Small Business Majority and the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project, Inc. (WEOP) are excited to invite you to a women's business event aimed at empowering and supporting women in the entertainment and media industry. This event is designed to provide an...

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Webinar | CO

Join Recovery Friendly Leader, Colorado Healthlinks, Small Business Majority and experts for an important discussion on creating positive change in the workplace for individuals affected by addiction.


Thursday, April 6, 2023
Workshop | CA

Únase a la Asociación de [email protected], y Small Business Majority donde empoderará a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas con los recursos educativos que necesitan para crecer, expandir e invertir en sus negocios y fuerza laboral. 

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Workshop | GA

Calling all entrepreneurs! Are you looking to improve your online presence and build brand awareness? Join Small Business Majority and Coolest Nerd Ever for an exciting event focused on best practices for website design and social media tactics.


Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Expo/Fair | CO

Join Colorado Fair Chance Hiring Initiative, Latino Coalition for Community Leadership, Breakthrough and Small Business Majority for a screening of the documentary APART at the Denver Film Festival Women's Festival.


Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Workshop | GA

Join Small Business Majority and Operation HOPE for an informative and practical event on budgeting basics and credit money management for entrepreneurs! Whether you're just starting out in your business or looking to take your financial management skills to the next level, this event will give...

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Workshop | CA

Join Grow with Google and Small Business Majority for a webinar to learn how Google Search works and how you can increase your chances of people to finding your business online. This workshop will walk you through the latest Google...

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Webinar | CO

Join the Denver Early Childhood Council, MyBiz and Small Business Majority to learn from childcare experts on how you can get started as a childcare business provider.

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Webinar | CO

Join Colorado School of Public Health and Small Business Majority for the Center of Health, Work, and Environment's webinar series that cover topics in the workplace. This webinar will discuss legalized recreational cannabis and its effects in the workplace....

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Webinar | CO

Join Colorado Mountain College, CEDS Finance and Small Business Majority to discuss many topics that revolve around managing your business with Bookkeeping at the forefront.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Webinar | CO

Join Colorado School of Public Health and Small Business Majority for the Center of Health, Work and Environment's webinar series that covers topics in the workplace. This webinar will discuss employers support of employees mental well-being translates to...

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Webinar | CO

Join First South West Community Fund, Rocky Mountain Early Childhood, Eagle County Department of Human Services and Small Business Majority to learn about options for access to funding and programs.

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Workshop | GA

Join us for an important discussion on the importance of prioritizing mental health for young entrepreneurs. Starting and growing a business can be challenging, and it's crucial for entrepreneurs to take care of their mental health to avoid burnout and sustain their success.


Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Workshop | GA

Have you ever thought about starting a business in Georgia but weren't sure where to begin? This event is for you! Join us for an informative and interactive session on everything you need to know to start a business in Georgia.


Our expert speakers will guide you through the...

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Workshop | GA

Are you looking to secure funding to take your business to the next level? Join Small Business Majority for an informative event focused on funding options for small businesses and how to successfully apply for small business grants.


Our expert speakers will guide you...

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Workshop | GA

Join Small Business Majority for a special event to help you set and achieve your entrepreneurial goals for the upcoming year. As the year comes to an end, it's important to reflect on your accomplishments and plan for the future. This event is designed to help you set meaningful goals and...

Resources

Access to capital | National


Venturize Logo Venturize is a free online resource hub for small business owners like you who need help accessing tools and resources to grow their businesses. Managed by Small Business Majority, Venturize offers unbiased education and resources about small business loans, retirement and healthcare to empower entrepreneurs to make the best financial...

COVID-19 | National


As developments continue to unfold in response to the spread of COVID-19, we know many small businesses have questions about implications in the workplace and funding options to help bolster their businesses during this difficult time. We are compiling relevant tips and resources and information on new funding opportunities, how to get your...

Action Center

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking comments on the proposed rule to ban non-compete agreements.

Currently the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) requires that consumer creditors disclose critical financing information, including annual percentage rate (APR), in a clear and comparable format.

To support small businesses in every corner of America, we are calling on Congress to take bold action to ensure we can recover from the pandemic.

La pandemia de COVID-19 ha dejado a las pequeñas empresas y empresarios de Estados Unidos al borde del colapso. Únase a la lista de propietarios y defensores de pequeñas empresas de todo el país quienes han firmado esta carta para urgir a nuestros miembros del Congreso a que apoyen las pequeñas empresas durante y después de la pandemia de COVID-19.

Spotlight

News

Recent Developments

Featured
SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman joins Small Business Majority's policy brief

On January 13, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman joined Small Business Majority on our monthly policy brief to talk about new initiatives, programs and policies small businesses can expect to see in the new year. 

Watch on-demand »
CEO joins White House event for nomination of Julie Su as the next Secretary of DOL

On March 1, CEO John Arensmeyer attended the White House press conference for President Biden’s official announcement of the nomination of Julie Su as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Read our statement on the nomination »
State reports: Small business owners support criminal justice reforms to address persistent workforce challenges

Small Business Majority has released a set of surveys of small business opinions in six states–Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas–revealing widespread support for Clean Slate policies at the state and federal level. Small business owners believe that Clean Slate proposals at the state level can help small employers fill gaps in their workforce and remove barriers to employment or entrepreneurship opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Read the reports »
Small businesses on the State of the Union address

As President Biden prepares to deliver his second State of the Union address, Small Business Majority surveyed small business owners around the country to understand key issues they want to see addressed by Congress and the administration.

Read the report »
Georgia small businesses support criminal justice reforms to address persistent workforce challenges

On January 11, Small Business Majority released a new state poll revealing that Georgia small business owners strongly support criminal justice reforms at the state and federal level. Clean Slate proposals at the state level can help small employers fill gaps in their workforce and remove barriers to employment or entrepreneurship opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Read the report »
Small Business Majority network member and immigrant featured in groundbreaking documentary
Alicia Villanueva Castaneda

Alicia Castaneda, owner of Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas was featured in "Grit & Grace: The Fight for the American Dream," a first-of-its-kind documentary produced by Congress. Alicia's story of being an immigrant determined to start her own business was filmed and produced by the U.S. House Select Committee on Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth. This film premiered on December 13 at the National Archives. 

Watch the premiere event »
Small Business Majority and business organizations submit comments to U.S. Treasury Department

On November 3, Small Business Majority and 42 other business organizations submitted recommendations to the U.S. Department of Treasury concerning the distribution of funding for Technical Assistance (TA) programs and activities that support small business ecosystems.

Read the recommendations »
Poll: Small businesses support criminal justice reforms to address persistent workforce challenges

On October 26, Small Business Majority released a new opinion poll that explores the intersection of small business issues—particularly pertaining to workforce—and criminal justice reform. The poll covers small business opinions from six states, and reveals bipartisan support for criminal justice reforms, including Clean Slate policies, and occupational licensing reforms.

Read the report »
Survey: Small businesses optimistic about the future, despite concerns about inflation and barriers to capital

On October 13, Small Business Majority and Start Small Think Big published a new survey that explores how entrepreneurs continue to navigate a number of challenges operating their businesses, two years after the COVID-19 pandemic started. The new survey reveals that despite challenges with inflation, access to capital and supply chain disruptions, business owners are optimistic about the next six months.

Read the report »
White House staff and Small Business Majority discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act will benefit small businesses

On August 24, White House staff and Small Business Majority provided an overview of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and how it will benefit the small business ecosystem. Among the key provisions in the legislation are investments to increase access to healthcare, a fairer tax system, and climate change policies.

Watch the webinar on-demand »