Small Businesses Optimistic for 2025, Call for Policy Reforms in Washington
A Goldman Sachs survey finds that while 69% of small business owners are optimistic about 2025, they are urging Congress and the new administration to implement policy reforms including tax adjustments, inflation control, and improved capital access.
Published on April 8, 2025
A recent survey conducted by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices has revealed that 69% of small business owners are optimistic about their financial prospects for 2025. The survey, published on March 6, 2025, underscores that while optimism abounds, the U.S. business community is urging Washington to act by prioritizing tax reform, addressing inflation, enhancing workforce development, reducing regulatory red tape, and improving access to capital.
In addition to these findings, supplemental coverage by regional outlets highlights that specific segments, such as rural small business owners, are facing heightened challenges, particularly in securing access to necessary capital. With the call for policy support resonating throughout various parts of the country, business leaders are hopeful that both Congress and the new administration will take swift and decisive action to allow them to compete and grow in an evolving economic landscape.