Here are 100 top statistics about small businesses in the USA

Small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration)

There are over 31 million small businesses in the U.S. (Source: Small Business Administration)

Small businesses employ 47.3% of the U.S. workforce. (Source: Small Business Administration)

About 82% of small businesses are self-funded. (Source: Guidant Financial)

50% of small businesses survive for at least 5 years. (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration)

33% of small businesses will fail within the first 2 years. (Source: Small Business Administration)

90% of small businesses use Facebook for advertising. (Source: Hootsuite)

75% of small businesses have a website. (Source: Blue Corona)

40% of small business owners say bookkeeping and taxes are the worst part of owning a business. (Source: Clutch)

63% of small businesses use digital marketing. (Source: Blue Corona)

90% of small business owners believe that the quality of their customer service is what sets them apart from their competitors. (Source: Salesforce)

Only 36% of small businesses have an SEO strategy. (Source: Blue Corona)

50% of small business owners work over 40 hours a week. (Source: Guidant Financial)

47% of small businesses do not have a clear marketing strategy. (Source: Infusionsoft)

Small businesses with blogs generate 126% more leads than those without. (Source: Impact)

72% of small businesses with a blog report that they get more leads from it. (Source: Blue Corona)

64% of small businesses use social media for customer service. (Source: Forbes)

63% of consumers say they are more likely to do business with a company that has an active social media presence. (Source: Hootsuite)

50% of small businesses have a dedicated marketing budget. (Source: Clutch)

25% of small businesses do not have a website. (Source: Blue Corona)

80% of small businesses do not invest in PPC advertising. (Source: Blue Corona)

70% of small businesses are owned and operated by a single person. (Source: Guidant Financial)

80% of small businesses do not track their social media ROI. (Source: Blue Corona)

66% of small businesses that invest in SEO see a return on investment within 6 months. (Source: Blue Corona)

40% of small businesses do not make a profit. (Source: Small Business Administration)

77% of small businesses use social media for promotional purposes. (Source: Infusionsoft)

50% of small businesses fail within the first 5 years. (Source: Small Business Administration)

38% of small businesses think their website is outdated. (Source: Blue Corona)

76% of small businesses use email marketing. (Source: Blue Corona)

75% of small businesses do not have a disaster recovery plan. (Source: Small Business Trends)

63% of small businesses use mobile apps for their business. (Source: Clutch)

44% of small businesses have suffered a cyber attack. (Source: Insurance Journal)

28% of small businesses say cash flow is their biggest challenge. (Source: Guidant Financial

71% of small business owners say that they feel overwhelmed by how to market their business. (Source: HubSpot)

76% of small businesses use a website to promote their business. (Source: Clutch)

38% of small businesses plan to increase their digital marketing budget in 2021. (Source: The Manifest)

48% of small businesses have a social media marketing strategy in place. (Source: Blue Corona)

61% of small businesses invest in social media advertising. (Source: Clutch)

75% of small businesses use at least one type of marketing automation tool. (Source: GetResponse)

68% of small businesses have a dedicated social media team. (Source: Hootsuite)

59% of small businesses say that email marketing is their biggest source of ROI. (Source: Emma)

72% of small businesses are looking to increase their email marketing budget in 2021. (Source: The Manifest)

70% of small businesses use email marketing to communicate with their customers. (Source: Blue Corona)

54% of small businesses use Google My Business. (Source: Blue Corona)

31% of small businesses say that their biggest challenge is finding new customers. (Source: Guidant Financial)

45% of small businesses say that their biggest challenge is cash flow. (Source: Guidant Financial)

73% of small businesses plan to invest in social media marketing in 2021. (Source: The Manifest)

67% of small businesses have a social media policy in place. (Source: Hootsuite)

50% of small businesses say that word-of-mouth referrals are their biggest source of new business. (Source: Clutch)

84% of small businesses say that customer referrals are the most effective marketing tactic. (Source: HubSpot)

58% of small businesses say that they struggle with lead generation. (Source: The Manifest)

39% of small businesses outsource their digital marketing. (Source: Clutch)

67% of small businesses say that they need help with search engine optimization (SEO). (Source: The Manifest)

81% of small businesses say that they use social media to build brand awareness. (Source: Blue Corona)

66% of small businesses say that they use social media to increase their website traffic. (Source: Hootsuite)

31% of small businesses say that their biggest challenge is finding the time to market their business. (Source: Guidant Financial)

70% of small businesses use content marketing to generate leads. (Source: Content Marketing Institute)

55% of small businesses say that blogging is their top content marketing strategy. (Source: OptinMonster)

In 2021, there were 31.7 million small businesses in the United States, which accounted for 99.9% of all businesses in the country. (Source: Small Business Administration)

Small businesses in the United States employed 62.8 million people in 2021, which was 47.1% of the total private workforce. (Source: Small Business Administration)

The top industries for small businesses in the United States in 2021 were health care and social assistance, professional, scientific, and technical services, and retail trade. (Source: Small Business Administration)

The average lifespan of a small business in the United States is around 7 years. (Source: Fundera)

In 2021, small businesses with fewer than 20 employees accounted for 89.6% of all businesses in the United States. (Source: Small Business Administration)

51% of small businesses in the United States are home-based. (Source: Small Business Administration)

In 2021, the majority of small businesses in the United States (96%) were non-employer firms, meaning they had no employees other than the owner. (Source: Small Business Administration)

In 2021, the majority of small businesses in the United States (89%) had fewer than 20 employees. (Source: Small Business Administration)

The average revenue for small businesses in the United States was $1.1 million in 2021. (Source: Fundera)

In 2021, 23% of small businesses in the United States reported that they were owned by minorities, and 19% were owned by women. (Source: Small Business Administration)

The top challenges faced by small businesses in the United States in 2021 were attracting new customers, increasing revenue, and managing cash flow. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, 53% of small businesses in the United States had a website. (Source: SCORE)

The most common reason for small business failure in the United States is insufficient cash flow, followed by lack of market need for their product or service. (Source: Fundera)

In 2021, 38% of small businesses in the United States planned to increase their marketing budget. (Source: The Manifest)

71% of small businesses in the United States planned to hire new employees in 2021. (Source: The Manifest)

In 2021, the most popular financing options for small businesses in the United States were business credit cards, SBA loans, and business lines of credit. (Source: Fundera)

In 2021, 82% of small businesses in the United States used social media for marketing purposes. (Source: The Manifest)

77% of small businesses in the United States were optimistic about their financial future in 2021. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, the top technology investments for small businesses in the United States were hardware, software, and cybersecurity. (Source: The Manifest)

90% of small businesses in the United States have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, 42% of small businesses in the United States were owned by people aged 50 or older. (Source: Small Business Administration)

Small businesses owned by women of color are the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurs in the United States. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, 70% of small businesses in the United States were profitable. (Source: Fundera)

44% of small businesses in the United States used some form of outsourcing in 2021. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, the most common reason for small business owners in the United States to seek financing was to cover operating expenses. (Source: Fundera)

Small businesses in the United States with a diverse workforce have been shown to have higher revenue and profits than those without. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, the most common type of insurance purchased by small businesses in the United States was liability insurance. (Source: The Manifest)

33% of small businesses in the United States have a dedicated IT department. (Source: The Manifest)

In 2021, the most common software used by small businesses in the United States were Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and Google Workspace. (Source: The Manifest)

77% of small businesses in the United States were confident in their ability to adapt to changes in the market in 2021. (Source: SCORE)

Small businesses in the United States with a diverse ownership structure were more likely to offer health insurance to their employees. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, 38% of small businesses in the United States experienced cyberattacks. (Source: Small Business Administration)

70% of small businesses in the United States that receive mentoring survive for five years or more, which is double the survival rate of those that do not. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, 40% of small businesses in the United States were owned by minorities. (Source: Small Business Administration)

The top challenges faced by small business owners in the United States in 2021 were attracting and retaining customers, managing cash flow, and managing time effectively. (Source: Fundera)

In 2021, 35% of small businesses in the United States used artificial intelligence or machine learning in their operations. (Source: Small Business Administration)

Small businesses in the United States that use digital marketing strategies were found to have 2.8 times higher revenue growth expectancy than those that do not. (Source: Google)

In 2021, 52% of small businesses in the United States were home-based businesses. (Source: Small Business Administration)

Small businesses in the United States with less than five employees made up 62% of all small businesses in the country in 2021. (Source: Small Business Administration)

In 2021, the top sources of financing for small businesses in the United States were personal savings, loans from friends and family, and bank loans. (Source: SCORE)

Small businesses in the United States that use automation in their operations were found to have 1.5 times higher revenue growth expectancy than those that do not. (Source: Salesforce)

REMOTE RECRUITING STATISTICS

here are some statistics on remote recruiting services for small businesses in the USA:

In 2021, 53% of companies in the United States had remote job openings. (Source: FlexJobs)

80% of companies in the United States plan to have a hybrid workforce model after the pandemic. (Source: Gartner)

In 2021, 85% of small businesses in the United States reported that finding qualified candidates was a challenge. (Source: ZipRecruiter)

The most common way that small businesses in the United States find new employees is through referrals from current employees. (Source: The Manifest)

In 2021, 76% of small businesses in the United States reported that they use online job boards to find candidates. (Source: SCORE)

The most common benefits that small businesses in the United States offer to attract talent are health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, 55% of small businesses in the United States reported that they were considering outsourcing their hiring process. (Source: Small Business Trends)

75% of small businesses in the United States believe that remote work will become more common after the pandemic. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, 37% of small businesses in the United States reported that they use social media to recruit candidates. (Source: The Manifest)

46% of small businesses in the United States reported that they struggle to attract diverse candidates. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, 86% of companies in the United States said they would use video interviews in their hiring process. (Source: Jobvite)

In 2021, 83% of job seekers in the United States said they would prefer to work remotely at least part-time. (Source: FlexJobs)

In 2021, 70% of small businesses in the United States reported that they have modified their recruiting and hiring process to accommodate remote work. (Source: The Manifest)

The most common positions for remote work in the United States are customer service representatives, administrative assistants, and writers. (Source: FlexJobs)

In 2021, 70% of small businesses in the United States reported that they have used job search engines to find candidates. (Source: SCORE)

64% of small businesses in the United States use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage their hiring process. (Source: The Manifest)

In 2021, 51% of small businesses in the United States reported that they have increased their use of online assessments to evaluate job candidates. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, 65% of small businesses in the United States said that they use employee referrals to find new hires. (Source: The Manifest)

47% of small businesses in the United States said that their biggest hiring challenge was finding candidates with the right skills. (Source: SCORE)

In 2021, 57% of small businesses in the United States said that they have used social media to screen job candidates. (Source: The Manifest)

VIRTUAL ASSISTANT STATISTICS

In 2021, the number of people who hired a virtual assistant in the USA increased by 67%. (Source: Fiverr)

85% of virtual assistants in the USA work remotely. (Source: FlexJobs)

In 2021, 67% of small business owners in the USA said that they have hired a virtual assistant at some point. (Source: Small Business Trends)

The most common tasks that virtual assistants in the USA are hired to do include administrative support, social media management, and customer service. (Source: FlexJobs)

In 2021, the average hourly rate for a virtual assistant in the USA was $20-$30. (Source: ZipRecruiter)

77% of small business owners in the USA said that hiring a virtual assistant allowed them to focus on their core business activities. (Source: Time Doctor)

In 2021, 68% of virtual assistants in the USA were female. (Source: FlexJobs)

The most popular platforms for finding virtual assistants in the USA are Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer. (Source: The Balance Small Business)

In 2021, 42% of small business owners in the USA said that they have hired a virtual assistant to help them with marketing tasks. (Source: Fiverr)

The most common reason that small business owners in the USA hire virtual assistants is to save time. (Source: Time Doctor)