Charts built from official US data on how small businesses start, survive and grow. Each one shows its source, and every chart has two buttons: Cite this chart gives you a ready-made citation in APA, MLA or Chicago style, and Embed gives you code to place the chart on your own website.
Using our charts
You are welcome to cite, embed or share any Advanton chart, free, on your website, blog, presentation or report. Please keep the credit line and link to the chart’s page, so readers can see the full data and its source. Journalists and researchers can use the citation formats on each chart.
Where the data comes from
Our charts use official sources such as the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and the US Census Bureau. Each chart names its source and the period the data covers, and links to the original. For more about how we research, see our industry data.
Last reviewed November 2, 2026. Startup costs are estimates; check local prices, licensing and tax rules before you commit money.
