The number of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United States was forecast to continuously decrease between 2024 and 2029 by in total 6.7 thousand enterprises (-2.24 percent). After the fourteenth consecutive decreasing year, the number is estimated to reach 291.94 thousand enterprises and therefore a new minimum in 2029. According to the OECD an enterprise is defined as the smallest combination of legal units, which is an organisational unit producing services or goods, that benefits from a degree of autonomy with regards to the allocation of resources and decision making. Shown here are small and medium-sized enterprises, which are defined as companies with 1-249 employees.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

In March 2020, Mayor Carter announced the Saint Paul Bridge Fund to provide emergency relief for families and small businesses most vulnerable to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was funded through $3.25 million dollars from the Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority along with contributions from philanthropic, corporate and individual donors. Through these additional contributions, the fund provided $4.1 million to families and small businesses in Saint Paul.Data previously shared in this space included only the 380 recipients funded through "Phase 1". This dataset includes all three phases that were ultimately rolled out through the Bridge Fund for Small Business program.Nearly 2,000 unique applications applied for a small business grant of $7,50036% were from ACP50 areas (Areas of Concentrated Poverty where 50% or more of the residents are people of color)The applications were reviewed in order of a random number assigned at application close. Of these applications:633 small businesses were awarded a $7,500 grant36% of applications in the city were from ACP50 areas86% of applicants in the city cited they were ordered closed under one of the Governor’s Executive OrdersThis is a dataset of the small businesses that applied for the Bridge Fund and includes:Self-reported survey responsesAward informationGeographic information Additional information about the Saint Paul Bridge Fund may be found at stpaul.gov/bridge-fund.

This dataset includes anonymized information about all of CSBDF's closed loans that were utilized in the lending economic impact analysis for FY20 (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020). The data contain anonymized information on all lending transactions during the period, including the socioeconomic characteristics of the recipient small businesses and their owner(s).

During a April 2022 survey, 21.6 percent of surveyed small businesses in the United States claimed that the COVID-19 pandemic had a large negative effect on business. In comparison, only 1.7 percent of respondents said that the pandemic had a large positive effect on their business.

Local authorities have received and distributed funding to support small and medium businesses in England during coronavirus. The datasets cover schemes managed by local authorities: Additional Restrictions Support Grant (ARG) Restart Grant - closed June 2021 Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG) and Christmas support payments - closed 2021 Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) - closed August 2020 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Grants Fund (RHLGF) - closed August 2020 Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund (LADGF) - closed August 2020 The spreadsheets show the total amount of money that each local authority in England: received from central government distributed to SMEs 20 December 2021 update We have published the latest estimates by local authorities for payments made under this grant programme: Additional Restrictions Grants (up to and including 28 November 2021) The number of grants paid out is not necessarily the same as the number of businesses paid. The data has not received full verification.

The datasets come from two surveys of Jamaican businesses conducted between May and June 2020. Two sets of self-administered surveys were conducted using Survey Monkey. A very small sample of financial institutions was surveyed to gain perspective on the challenges facing financiers as a result of the pandemic, and their efforts to respond to such challenges. Nine financial institutions completed this survey, and the results were used to complement the information derived from the second and major survey. The second survey targeted non-financial businesses operating in Jamaica. The sample of firms was selected from a list of all registered Jamaican firms, obtained from the Companies Office of Jamaica. A stratified random sample was used based on firm type, region, and sector. Some firms may have also participated in the study through contact made by their respective affiliations, which were approached to endorse the study and encourage their members to engage. A total of 390 firms completed the second survey. A significant degree of representation was achieved across size, type and age of business, sector and location of operation. Good gender representation was also achieved.

SB: IL: COVID-19 Impact: Large Positive Effect data was reported at 0.700 % in 11 Apr 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.000 % for 04 Apr 2022. SB: IL: COVID-19 Impact: Large Positive Effect data is updated weekly, averaging 1.500 % from Nov 2021 (Median) to 11 Apr 2022, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.400 % in 15 Nov 2021 and a record low of 0.600 % in 10 Jan 2022. SB: IL: COVID-19 Impact: Large Positive Effect data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.S037: Small Business Pulse Survey: by State: Midwest Region: Weekly, Beg Monday (Discontinued).

The City conducted the 2020 Business Needs Survey following the first lockdown initiated in response to Covid-19. The survey aimed to provide insight into the needs of small business operators to determine the best approach in supporting them to remain economically viable. The City conducted the 2021 Covid-19 Business Needs Survey 12 months after the first survey in 2020. The responses document how organisations, industry sectors and members were impacted by the pandemic immediately before the 2021 four-month lockdown.

This dataset includes small business loans or grants issued for emergency COVID-19 financial assistance. Underlying data is provided by the Department of Small Business Services (SBS). Dollar amounts are in actual dollars. This dataset will be refreshed on a quarterly basis.

United States SB: NC: COVID-19 Impact: Moderate Positive Effect data was reported at 7.000 % in 11 Apr 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.500 % for 04 Apr 2022. United States SB: NC: COVID-19 Impact: Moderate Positive Effect data is updated weekly, averaging 8.050 % from Nov 2021 (Median) to 11 Apr 2022, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.600 % in 28 Feb 2022 and a record low of 4.900 % in 21 Feb 2022. United States SB: NC: COVID-19 Impact: Moderate Positive Effect data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.S051: Small Business Pulse Survey: by State: South Region: Weekly, Beg Monday (Discontinued).

Analysis of ‘COVID-19 Loan/Grant Report’ provided by Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai), based on source dataset retrieved from https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/ce10afbb-17a6-491c-a290-46760d4a4be7 on 27 January 2022.

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This dataset includes small business loans or grants issued for emergency COVID-19 financial assistance. Underlying data is provided by the Department of Small Business Services (SBS). Dollar amounts are in actual dollars. This dataset will be refreshed on a quarterly basis.

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United States SBP: OS: COVID-19 Impact: Little or Number Effect data was reported at 13.800 % in 04 Oct 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.700 % for 27 Sep 2020. United States SBP: OS: COVID-19 Impact: Little or Number Effect data is updated weekly, averaging 10.550 % from Apr 2020 (Median) to 04 Oct 2020, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.800 % in 04 Oct 2020 and a record low of 4.700 % in 26 Apr 2020. United States SBP: OS: COVID-19 Impact: Little or Number Effect data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.S036: Small Business Pulse Survey: by Sector: Weekly, Beg Sunday (Discontinued).

United States SB: COVID-19 Impact: Little or Number Effect data was reported at 28.500 % in 11 Apr 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 34.500 % for 04 Apr 2022. United States SB: COVID-19 Impact: Little or Number Effect data is updated weekly, averaging 30.350 % from Nov 2021 (Median) to 11 Apr 2022, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.500 % in 04 Apr 2022 and a record low of 24.300 % in 15 Nov 2021. United States SB: COVID-19 Impact: Little or Number Effect data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.S053: Small Business Pulse Survey: by State: West Region: Weekly, Beg Monday (Discontinued).

This file contains 150 MSMEs response related to the business performance research model. There are four variables include in the study: social media adoption, e-commerce, entrepreneurial orientation, and business performance. The research model has seven hypotheses to be examined.

SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: Survey High: Quality of Labor data was reported at 29.000 % in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 29.000 % for Feb 2025. SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: Survey High: Quality of Labor data is updated monthly, averaging 27.000 % from Jan 2014 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 131 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.000 % in Mar 2025 and a record low of 23.000 % in Jan 2019. SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: Survey High: Quality of Labor data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Federation of Independent Business. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.S042: NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Context

Created under the Cares Act as a response to COVID economic disruption, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offered emergency loans to small businesses in the United States with the goal of reducing job losses. To promote the program, borrowers may be eligible for loan forgiveness if at least 60% of the loan proceeds were used to pay workers.

Content

There are 3 data files:

• ppp_loan_data.cvs: In addition to the loan amount (in U.S. dollars), the data file contains loan-level demographic information on the loans originated under the PPP program. Geographic fields include state, city, U.S. Congressional District, and zip code. It also includes business ownership type and a detailed NAICS code indicating the borrower's type of business, originating bank, and some borrower characteristics.

• naics_6.csv: this file contains industry names to accompany the NAICS code in the data file

• zip_county_crosswalk.cvs: this file maps zip codes to U.S. counties for anyone interested in incorporating additional demographic, economic, or other data of interest.

Acknowledgements

This data comes from the U.S. Small Business Administration (https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program).

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RRF funding aims to fill gaps in immediate working capital for small businesses and nonprofits (including cultural organizations) until they can resume more normal operations. Recipients may or may not have applied for additional funding through Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and other federal disaster relief funding sources. Using $2 million of the City’s share of Food and Beverage Tax funds that the Bloomington Common Council approved for expenditure April 7, plus $500,000 of additional support approved by the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association on April 8, the City is providing these immediate loans of up to $50,000 each to sustain area businesses in the short term and foster the regional economy. An advisory committee was appointed by the City of Bloomington to review applications and make recommendations for funding. This committee includes representatives from banking, financial services, and community organizations. Additionally, applicants may seek support on their application by contacting the City of Bloomington at economicvitality@bloomington.in.gov. For more information about this and other Recover Forward efforts, see: https://bloomington.in.gov/recoverforward

SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: Survey High: Inflation data was reported at 41.000 % in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 41.000 % for Feb 2025. SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: Survey High: Inflation data is updated monthly, averaging 41.000 % from Jan 2014 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 131 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.000 % in Mar 2025 and a record low of 41.000 % in Mar 2025. SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: Survey High: Inflation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Federation of Independent Business. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.S042: NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

The Iowa Small Business Relief Program implemented by the Iowa Economic Development Authority provides financial assistance to small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Program offers eligible small businesses grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 and permits the deferral of sales and use or withholding taxes and the waiver of penalty and interest.

This reports present information on businesses who have received payments through Small Business Relief Grants funded by the Coronavirus Relief Fund, which was part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This data does not include payments from the Iowa's Economic Emergency Fund or the Iowa Values Fund.