US Business Formation Trends by Sector
We’ve compiled data on US business formation trends by sector to help business owners make good decisions when starting and running a small business.
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US Business Applications by Sector
Below we can see the breakdown of new business applications in 2021 by their NAICS Sector. Retail trade continues to be the most popular sector to start a business in the US.