Small Business Majority

This year, we continued to educate small business owners, advocate for their needs, and study the challenges they are faced with in today's economy. As we enter a new year, we are eager to further our work, connecting even more entrepreneurs and organizations to the small business ecosystem while promoting our new 2025 policy agenda focused on access to capital, workforce and quality jobs, and fair competition.  

Meet the new Venturize—your fully bilingual, on-demand resource hub packed with tools and education on everything from securing financing to setting up retirement plans and accessing health insurance. Our interactive tools will help connect you with local support organizations and mission-driven lenders.

On October 24, Small Business Majority and National Partnership for Women & Families released a new national opinion poll with oversamples in four states, which reveals that 79% of small business owners support the creation of a national paid family and medical leave program that would guarantee employees wage replacement for up to 12 weeks. The poll also reveals that 80% would like to offer more paid leave than they can currently afford.

Evera Ivy never planned to take over the family business. In the early 1970s, her parents moved the family from Chicago to rural Pembroke Township, Ill. to start Ivy League Farms. However, another farmer in the area once told her that “Land is the one thing that cannot be produced or reproduced.” That wisdom stuck with her and opened her eyes to the value of her family’s land and business. 

Small Business Majority and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) have announced a new strategic alliance to support under-resourced small businesses. Through this partnership, we will collaborate on outreach events, resource development and State Small Business Credit Initiative research to uplift minority business enterprises across the nation. 

What we do

Education & resources

We provide a suite of educational programs and resources to small business owners, their employees and self-employed entrepreneurs to empower them to start and grow their enterprises and maximize their economic prosperity.

Policy & advocacy

We develop and support policies at the state and federal level that benefit the entire small business ecosystem—ranging from access to responsible capital, healthcare and other essential benefits, and promoting fair competition.

Research & Insights

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 complex small business issues.

Get Involved & Learn

Upcoming Events

Friday, January 17, 2025
Presentation | CO

Join us at Good Business Colorado's 2025 Level Up Academy! Colorado Director Hunter Nelson will be presenting a virtual session, "Small Business Advocacy 101," focused on equipping small business owners with the tools they need to advocate for themselves and their business in a changing...

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Webinar | CA

Join Small Business Majority, Legal Aid at Work, and the CA Work & Family Coalition for an informative webinar to learn about recent changes to paid family leave and other leave policies in California. Paid leave is a critical resource for employees and a key tool for small business owners...

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Webinar | PA

It's a new year and a new opportunity to take advantage of products and policies that might benefit your Pennsylvania-based small business. Looking to understand what capital products and technical assistance are offered in-state that might support the renovation of your brick and mortar?...

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Presentation | CO

Rural small businesses face unique barriers in their efforts to start and grow - from a lack of access and awareness to capital and resources to struggles maintaining a qualified workforce. Join Small Business Majority and B:Side Fund to...

Resources

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.

Action Center

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.

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
Small Business Majority Files Motions to Intervene in Defense of FTC Non-Compete Ban

On January 13, Small Business Majority asked the Fifth and 11th Circuit Courts to allow it to defend the Federal Trade Commission’s rule prohibiting non-compete agreements in case the incoming Trump administration does not support the rule. Small Business Majority believes it should be allowed to continue the defense on the basis that many small businesses are disadvantaged by non-compete clauses, which make it more difficult for small firms to find and hire new talent.

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CEO participates in Minority Business Development Agency’s 2024 Federal Procurement Summit to advance equity in procurement and contracting

On November 19, CEO John Arensmeyer moderated the “Equity in Action: Federal Agency Priorities and Lessons Learned” panel at the Minority Business Development Agency’s 2024 Federal Procurement Summit. The event brought together senior federal officials and representatives from key federal agencies who shared valuable insights with minority business enterprises in federal contracting.

CEO testifies before the U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee to advocate for tax reform policies

On November 19, CEO John Arensmeyer testified before the U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee advocating for tax reform policies that support small businesses. The expiration of provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act presents an opportunity to reform the Section 199A pass-through tax deduction and benefit Main Street small businesses.

Watch the testimony
New poll: Small business support a national paid family and medical leave program

On October 24, Small Business Majority and National Partnership for Women & Families released a new national opinion poll with oversamples in four states, which reveals that 79% of small business owners support the creation of a national paid family and medical leave program that would guarantee employees wage replacement for up to 12 weeks. The poll also reveals that 80% would like to offer more paid leave than they can currently afford.

Read the report
New poll: Small businesses support government programs that target diverse demographics

On October 8, Small Business Majority released a new poll that explores small businesses’ experiences with targeted grant, loan and resource programs intended for diverse entrepreneurs. After the Supreme Court overturned affirmative action at colleges and universities, lawsuits against programs supporting BIPOC entrepreneurs have persisted. The poll reveals that a number of eligible small businesses have benefited from these programs and that the vast majority believe they should continue.

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Small Business Majority announces new strategic partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration Great Lakes Regional Office

On September 24, Small Business Majority and the U.S. Small Business Administration Great Lakes Regional Office signed a strategic alliance memorandum to collaborate in meeting the needs of the small business community across the Great Lakes region. Together, we will work to provide resources, technical assistance, and events that help more entrepreneurs and diverse founders access capital. This mission-driven alliance aims to empower local small business owners and drive economic development in the region.

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Small Business Majority network members participate in the White House’s Southeast Regional Small Business Summit

On September 10, Small Business Majority network members and advocates participated in the White House’s Southeast Regional Business Briefing. The business owners heard from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed, alongside other SBA officials, to learn more about the state of small business and available SBA resources. The entrepreneurs also visited Capitol Hill where they spoke with policymakers to advocate for small business policies.

New poll: Small businesses support bottom-up tax reforms

On August 28, Small Business Majority released a new poll, which reveals that 82% of small business owners believe the federal tax system favors large corporations over small businesses. The poll also reveals that small businesses support reforms that would level the playing with corporations and wealthy individuals.

 

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New research report: Small businesses are undergoing a digital transformation

On August 22, Small Business Majority released a new multifaceted study that examines how small businesses adopted new digital technologies during and after the pandemic. While many small businesses have adopted new tools to support their growth, the report also reveals that challenges remain, especially for businesses with less revenue.

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Small Business Majority announces new strategic alliance with the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

On July 15, Small Business Majority and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced a new strategic alliance to support under-resourced small businesses. Through this partnership, we will collaborate on outreach events, resource development and State Small Business Credit Initiative research to uplift minority business enterprises across the nation. 
 

Read the press release