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Artificial intelligence and other technological advances, along with the rise in the “gig economy,” have sent the number of solopreneurs in the United States soaring. SellersCommerce reports that in 2025, there are now 41.8 million solopreneurs, which means a whopping 85.8% of small businesses in the U.S. are solopreneurships.
But just because there are 41.8 million solopreneurs, that doesn’t mean there are 41.8 million successful solopreneurs. Statistics indicate that many of these small business owners are struggling to gain a foothold in their market. In fact, a recent University of North Carolina study found that 21% of new small businesses fail