With a born-and-raised Chicagoan leading the Catholic church, some small business owners have sprung into action to cash in.

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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.

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But in the 20+ years I’ve been running my business, I’ve learned from some very smart leaders which economic metrics they follow. These metrics change each year, depending on circumstances.

Small-business owners are divided on the economy: 52% feel stressed, 48% optimistic. Inflation and cash flow issues are their top concerns.