Small Business Playbook Events Women business owners express more concern about inflation, the economy, and a potential recession than male counterparts, according to the latest CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey for Q2 2025. Approval ratings of President Trump and his tariffs policy are both much lower among women who own businesses than among male small business owners. The rising financial stress comes during a period of time when a record number of new businesses have been started by women, who own an estimated 12 million U.S. businesses.
Economic uncertainty affects everyone, but new data shows women small business owners are feeling the strain more acutely. This growing unease isn’t just a reaction to headlines; it reflects real concerns about inflation, market volatility,