Robert Pursell for Bluevine

8 in 10 prospective business owners say now is a good time to start a business

2025 has delivered mixed economic signals—some optimism, plenty of caution—but among Americans, the itch to start a business has not gone away.

Thinking about launching something of your own this year? Bluevine surveyed 1,040 Americans who have expressed interest in business ownership to understand the real barriers and motivations behind that leap, from economic concerns to practical banking needs.

Here’s what stood out—and what could help more people move from concept to company.

Key takeaways

78.9% of respondents say now is a good time to start a business, yet even among the optimists, 47.9% still rank economic uncertainty in their top three concerns.

73.8% of those laid o

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