Most small business owners are ‘happy’ with AI advances, survey finds
May 02, 2026
A survey of small business owners finds that 74% are already using artificial intelligence tools, with 58% saying AI has made them happier as business owners.
The 2026 Small Business Happiness Report, based on a survey of 610 U.S. small business owners, found that 84% are currently happy in their role and 83% report being happier than when they worked for someone else.
The findings offer a clear counterpoint to persistent narratives of small business headwinds, revealing a community that is finding purpose, stability and satisfaction driven from within.
The survey also found that more than 70% of small business owners are confident in their ability to grow or expand in the next 12 months. See more key findings.
