Small Business Majority

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

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Workshop | National

Join Small Business Majority and Start Small, Think Big for a Course on Cottage Food Laws!

Many famous food brands, like Mrs. Fields’ cookies and Marie Callender’s pies, started in home kitchens. This course provides an overview of cottage food laws that...

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Webinar | CO

Open Enrollment for health insurance in Colorado has begun! Join the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance Michael Conway, Connect4Health Colorado and Small Business Majority to learn about Open Enrollment and the best choices small business owners and entrepreneurs can make for themselves...

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Webinar | National

Please join Small Business Majority and the SBA to wrap up our Investing in America webinar series and recap how small businesses can access federal resources and funding opportunities through the SBA’s Small Business Resource Hub. As federal resources and opportunities continue to be made...

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Workshop | CO

Colorado's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, which provides paid family and medical leave benefits to eligible Colorado workers, has been in effect for almost one year. Join Small Business Majority and the Colorado Department of Labor and...

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Webinar | CA

Join Small Business Majority and Covered California for a webinar on the importance of healthcare for small business owners and their employees. Learn how offering healthcare can boost employee well-being and business success. This session will provide key insights and resources...

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
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.

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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.

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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.

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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CEO joins virtual briefing on the Supreme Court’s decision overturning judicial doctrine of Chevron deference

On July 11, CEO John Arensmeyer joined U.S.Representative Jerry Nadler (NY-12) and the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards for a virtual briefing on the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning the longstanding judicial doctrine of Chevron deference and the potential impact of those cases on small businesses. During the briefing, experts discussed the critically important Stop Corporate Capture Act and how it would improve our regulatory system, including by codifying Chevron deference. 

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. 
 

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