Executive Summary

Executives expressed mixed sentiments on the new administration, but are largely concerned with new tariff policies, inflation and unemployment. Executives’ state that ease of doing business is the most important factor in determining whether banks earn a greater share of their business.

Methodology

786 companies were interviewed online in February 2025, representing 304 small businesses ($1-10 million) and 482 mid-sized companies ($10-$500 million).