Small Business Majority

In response to drastic federal program cuts, onerous tariffs and expanded deportation of immigrants, Small Business Majority has built the Small Business Rapid Response Coalition to ensure that small businesses are front and center in our policy debates in Washington. The coalition, which has grown to 170 CDFIs and business support organizations, is amplifying the voices of entrepreneurs and engaging with policymakers to highlight the needs and concerns of small business owners across the country, with the goal of ensuring economic opportunity for all during these challenging and uncertain times.

Small Business Majority has released a new national poll, which reveals that 74% of small business owners support a policy that would allow business owners to deduct their first $25,000 in qualifying business income instead of the existing 20% deduction. Additionally, entrepreneurs believe that the federal tax system favors large corporations over small businesses and that large corporations don’t pay their fair share of taxes. 

Small Business Majority has released the second report of the quarterly Voice of Main Street opinion poll series, which assesses the challenges and opportunities that entrepreneurs in our network are facing. The report, in addition to shedding light on capital challenges, reveals small businesses do not support President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency’s actions to cut government spending.

Launching your small business can be challenging, but with Venturize.org, you can access tools and information to do so confidently. Available in English and Spanish, Venturize offers unbiased education on financial management, securing capital, navigating government resources and more. Need more support? Our interactive tools help connect you with local support organizations and lenders near you.

Shawna Wells never predicted she’d be the founder and CEO of two small businesses. While building a career in education as both a teacher and a principal, she became involved in business and executive coaching, which led to an important realization. 

“People really needed to have conversations about who they were, what they wanted to become and what was the impact they wanted to leave,” she says. 

What we do

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.

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.

Get Involved & Learn

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Workshop | National

Have you ever wanted to apply for a grant opportunity, but didn't know where to start? Join Small Business Majority, in partnership with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, to learn how to identify and apply for grants that could help you start or grow your small business. During this webinar...

Thursday, May 29, 2025
Workshop | AZ;CO;NM;TX;VA

Just like our region's unpredictable weather patterns, the capital landscape is ever changing. But, if you're looking to start or grow your small business in the Southwest and you don't know where to start, join Small Business Majority, First Southwest Bank, B:Side, and Growth Partners Arizona...

Thursday, May 29, 2025
Webinar | CO

Join Small Business Majority and other Colorado business organizations as we provide an overview of new laws in 2025 that affect our small business community. In addition to these new Colorado laws, learn more about how to get your voice heard and how to help shape policies with your business in...

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Workshop | GA

Are you a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur searching for funding opportunities to grow and scale your business? Join Small Business Majority and the U.S. Small Business Administration, Georgia District Office as we help you navigate the wide array...

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Workshop | National

Join Small Business Majority, Business Consortium Fund and U.S. Bank for a free virtual workshop on building strong business credit. Discover the components of business credit, understand how personal credit impacts your business, and learn how lenders assess creditworthiness.


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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Roundtable | CO

Colorado Director Hunter Nelson will be in Yuma, Colorado hosting a roundtable discussion in collaboration with the Yuma Chamber of Commerce to hear about challenges that Yuma's rural entrepreneurs face and how policy solutions can support their small businesses.

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Webinar | National

Join Small Business Majority and the Coalition of Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce (COFACC) for a webinar aimed at celebrating and supporting the AAPI community. During this event, we will have an engaging webinar designed to help small business owners navigate the world of responsible...

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Webinar | CO

It's been two years since Colorado SecureSavings, a state-sponsored program designed to help employees in Colorado save for retirement by offering a Roth IRA through payroll deductions, went into effect.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
Webinar | CA

Join Small Business Majority, the NorCal World Trade Center and the U.S. Commercial Service for an informative webinar to learn how small businesses can successfully navigate the complexities of importing and exporting. As global markets shift and new tariffs impact business operations, it’s...

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Webinar | GA

Are you ready to elevate your business by exploring opportunities in government contracting? Join Small Business Majority and U.S. Small Business Administration, Georgia District Office for a free webinar that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the...

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Webinar | GA

Accessing federal and state procurement opportunities can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Join Small Business Majority and the U.S. Small Business Administration, Georgia District Office for an engaging webinar that will simplify the process,...

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

To remain competitive, small businesses require a tax code that prioritizes their sustainability and growth, enabling them to make investments in their operations and workforce. However, our nation’s current tax code does not work for Main Street. The tax system favors large corporations over small businesses.

Recent (and proposed) actions taken by the administration, including federal funding freezes, the termination of many federal contracts and the downsizing of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may have impacts on small businesses. In order to understand how and if these changes are affecting small businesses, we are collecting stories and feedback.

Sign this petition to tell Congress: Don't cut programs like premium tax credits, or care economy investments, to pay for tax cuts for large corporations!

Spotlight

News

Recent Developments

Featured
New Poll: Entrepreneurs struggle to access funding, support policies that increase availability of responsible capital

On April 30, Small Business Majority released the second report of the quarterly Voice of Main Street opinion poll series, which assesses the challenges and opportunities that entrepreneurs in our network are facing. The report, in addition to shedding light on capital challenges, reveals small businesses do not support President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency’s actions to cut government spending. In particular, a large majority (78%) are concerned about cuts to the Small Business Administration and its programs. 

Small Businesses Back Rep. Moore’s Legislation to Boost Tax Benefits for the Smallest Main Street Businesses

Washington, D.C. — Small Business Majority announced today its support for legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (Wisc.-04) that would bring new tax benefits to the vast majority of small businesses.

Small Business Majority submits a statement for the record for the joint House and Senate Small Business Committee hearing

On April 14, Small Business Majority submitted  a statement for the record in response to a recent joint House and Senate Small Business Committee hearing titled “Prosperity on Main Street: Keeping Taxes Low for Small Businesses.” It urges Congress to reform the 199A pass-through deduction to deliver more meaningful tax relief for small businesses, particularly as they face increasing economic uncertainty from the administration’s unpredictable rollout of global tariffs.

New research: Small businesses are impacted by access to reproductive health

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, reproductive healthcare access has changed dramatically across the country. These changes aren’t just affecting individuals—they’re also impacting small businesses. To develop a deeper understanding of how access to reproductive health services impacts entrepreneurs, Small Business Majority held three focus group discussions in January 2025 with small business owners from across nine states. The report reveals that small business owners and their employees are greatly impacted by reproductive health and access to reproductive health services.

Small Business Majority sends letter in opposition to Senate budget framework that opens the door for spending cuts to the small business ecosystem

On April 3, Small Business Majority sent a letter to Senate leadership in opposition to the budget framework released this week, which keeps trillions of dollars in spending cuts on the table and provides for more than $5 trillion in tax cuts that will largely benefit large corporations and wealthy individuals at the expense of small businesses.

New Tariffs Will Devastate Small Businesses

Far from a ‘Liberation Day’ today for small businesses, President Trump’s latest announcement that there will be new tariffs – including 10% on all imports – could spell doom for many small firms. We’ve heard from small business owners who said that any cost increases can be devastating for businesses already operating on thin margins. And widespread tariffs of the type the president just announced will mean most small businesses have no choice but to pass their costs on to customers. Larger businesses, however, are more likely to have flexibility to absorb increased overhead, keeping prices lower and undercutting their smaller competition.

CEO testifies before the House Committee on Small Business to advocate for a level playing field for small firms

On April 1, Small Business Majority Founder & CEO John Arensmeyer testified before the U.S. House Committee on Small Business during a hearing titled “The Golden Age: Unleashing Main Street Through Deregulation.” In his testimony, John emphasized that small businesses nationwide are more concerned about burdensome tariffs, federal funding freezes, cuts to essential federal agencies supporting small businesses, and mass deportations than the effects of federal regulations.

Small Business Majority sends letter urging Congress to prioritize small businesses through a short-term, “clean” CR

On March 11, Small Business Majority sent a letter to House and Senate leadership ahead the consideration of a full-year continuing resolution (CR) to urge lawmakers to rather prioritize the needs of America's entrepreneurial community through the passage of a clean, short-term CR that allows Congress to work in a bipartisan manner to fulfill its duty of enacting all 12 FY25 appropriations bills to properly fund the agencies and programs that small businesses utilize to grow. 

Small Business Tax Reform Coalition Host Tax Fly-In in Washington, D.C

On February 25-26, the Small Business Tax Reform Coalition brought 30+ small business owners to Washington, DC to advocate for a tax code that prioritizes the needs of America’s entrepreneurs. Alongside our co-coalition member Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority network members attended more than 60 meetings with members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill. 

New poll: Most small businesses are concerned about tariffs and mass deportations

On February 5, Small Business Majority released the first report of our new quarterly Voice of Main Street opinion poll series, which assesses the challenges and opportunities that entrepreneurs in our network are facing. The inaugural report finds that 53% of small businesses are concerned about how recently announced tariffs would negatively impact their business and 77% are concerned about their impact on the U.S. economy. Additionally, a number of entrepreneurs are concerned about mass deportations negatively affecting their businesses or their suppliers’ businesses, as well as the overall U.S. economy.