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Interactive Infographic: The Small Businesses of America

Big businesses might have the global name recognition, but don't count out small businesses. There are nearly 5.5 million small businesses with 999 employees or less in the United States.

This post is brought to you by GOOD, with support from UPS. We’ve teamed up to bring you the Small Business Collaborative, a series sharing stories about innovative small businesses that are changing business as usual for their communities and beyond. Learn how UPS is helping small businesses work better and more sustainably here.


Big businesses might have the global name recognition, but don't count out small businesses. There are nearly 5.5 million small businesses with 999 employees or less in the United States. With small businesses in every state, you don't have to look hard to find ones in your own neighborhood. Here's a closer look at where small businesses are, what businesses they're engaging in, and where they're thriving.

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