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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n49% of small business owners expect the U.S. economy to weaken in the next six months, but 66% still anticipate revenue growth for their own businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
A New Kind of Optimism<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Entrepreneurship has always been built on belief in progress. But in today\u2019s environment, adaptability is just as important as ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoDaddy\u2019s latest small business research shows that while confidence in the broader economy is cooling, small business owners remain confident in their own ability to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a powerful sign of resilience and focus, even as uncertainty increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 66%<\/strong> of small business owners anticipate revenue growth for their own businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 49%<\/strong> of those same small business owners expect the U.S. economy to weaken in the next six months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTanika \u201cNika\u201d Nelson, Nika\u2019s Cupcake Bar, NIKASCUPCAKEBAR.COM<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Building Businesses That Fit Real Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\nMore entrepreneurs are choosing to stay small – on purpose. Forty percent now say they plan to remain solo business owners, up four points from last year. Rather than chasing scale for its own sake, they\u2019re prioritizing control, efficiency, and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is not about stepping back. It\u2019s about building a business that works in real life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This shift toward leaner business models is not about doing less. It\u2019s about doing more with the right tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoDaddy data shows that small businesses are using digital solutions to streamline operations, improve customer engagement, and stay agile. Access to capital remains a challenge for some, but fewer business owners now name it as their top concern \u2014 a sign of growing confidence and resourcefulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoDaddy\u2019s Role: Supporting Small Businesses at Every Step<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
GoDaddy\u2019s mission is to make opportunity more inclusive for small business owners everywhere. We build tools and solutions that are simple, flexible, and designed to help entrepreneurs succeed on their own terms \u2014 whether they\u2019re just starting or scaling up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From websites and online stores to marketing and payments, GoDaddy supports millions of people turning ideas into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small business owners are not just weathering uncertainty. They are using it to sharpen their focus. They are becoming more resourceful, more committed, and more agile in how they grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The future of entrepreneurship won\u2019t be measured by headcount or office size. It will be defined by adaptability, creativity, and the will to keep going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a Microbusiness?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
A microbusiness typically has fewer than 10 employees. Many of the small businesses GoDaddy supports are solo-run.<\/p>\n\n\n
- 49%<\/strong> of those same small business owners expect the U.S. economy to weaken in the next six months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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