Using data from millions of business buyers, we use the tools of data science to spot trends in the growth of small businesses that might spark your interest.

What are the top reasons for owning your own business?

Be My Own Boss 85.9%
Income Potential 72.5%
Lifestyle Rewards 53.9%
Side Business to Supplement Income 47%
Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 34.8%

Business Buyer Motivations(February 2020)

What are YOUR motivations for wanting to own your own business?

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Is this a good time to start or buy a business?

In a survey taken February 2020, 76.4% of prospects for business or franchise ownership either agreed or strongly agreed with the statement "now is a good time to start a business."

Small Business Startup Sentiment IndexTM (SSI) Shows Increasing Confidence(February 2020)

Which of these factors will have the biggest impact in the next six months on your decision to start a business?

	January	February
Funding or access to credit	68.5%	66.7%
Economic climate	31.5%	24.1%
Other (misc.)	10.1%	16.1%
Regulatory changes	10.1%	11.5%
Stock market	7.9%	11.5%
Political changes	9.0%	9.2%
Tax law changes	12.4%	5.7%