Main Street Needs More SBA Lending Says Goldman Sachs
June 24, 2025
Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher
SBA Hot Topic Tuesday — Main Street Needs More SBA Lending Says Goldman Sachs
Just released data from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices shows that 75% of small business owners are optimistic about the future of their business— with 72% planning to grow in 2025. However, that optimism is clouded by challenges accessing affordable capital, navigating tax policy, and managing uncertainty around tariffs.
80% of small business owners say that navigating complex regulations takes time away from managing and growing their businesses. They want the Small Business Administration (SBA) to focus on cutting red tape for small businesses (55%), increasing access to affordable capital (51%), and increasing small business procurement goals and accountability (32%).
