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New Survey from LegalZoom Finds Small Business Optimism Is Climbing in 2026
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 23, 2026--LegalZoom (Nasdaq: LZ), America’s #1 online legal services company, today released a new survey revealing how small business owners are navigating a complex environment shaped by fluctuating costs, evolving technology, and economic volatility. The survey comes at a time when more Americans are stepping into entrepreneurship: LinkedIn data shows a 69% year-over-year increase in U.S. members adding "founder" to their profiles, underscoring a growing shift tow
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