U.S. Small business owners are ringing the alarm about the direction the country is headed and are struggling to manage inflationary pressures, navigate the labor shortage and confront mental health struggles, according to a new survey released from Goldman Sachs.  read more

SEP 15, 2021 - 6:15 am

The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (SBEI) experienced a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.86% for March. The reading closed Q1/21 on a positive note and built on February’s hiring growth. read more

APR 7, 2021 - 6:03 am

More than half (58%) of small business owners reported that they expect their revenue to decrease in 2020, even though 47% said they did not have to close for any amount of time during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from TD Bank. read more

JUL 24, 2020 - 7:12 am

Data released by CAN Capital showed 79% business owners have a sense of confidence for the future after the COVID-19 crisis, with 54% being very confident. read more

JUN 1, 2020 - 6:40 am

Nearly half of small business owners worry they cannot afford to resume normal operations following mandated closures to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to LendingTree's latest survey of small business owners. read more

MAY 29, 2020 - 7:00 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that the House passed a $484 billion bill that will replenish two aid programs for small businesses and provide relief to hospitals. read more

APR 24, 2020 - 7:00 am

Alignable's Latest Pulse Poll taken among 38,500 small business owners from April 17-20, 2020, shows only 8% have received money, and another 14% were approved for it, but aren't sure when or if it's coming. read more

APR 23, 2020 - 6:35 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that banks are performing more due diligence than required for federal small business stimulus loans. read more

APR 14, 2020 - 6:50 am

A new LendingTree survey of more than 1,200 small business owners found that 71% worry they’ll never recover from the downturn. read more

APR 9, 2020 - 6:35 am

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released a new video interview on important components of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. read more

APR 3, 2020 - 7:00 am

Cardinal Business Financing outlined the relief provided to small businesses in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. read more

APR 1, 2020 - 6:45 am

A just-released national study found that 69% of U.S. small businesses have already experienced a large drop in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic and 60% believe demand will continue to decline. read more

MAR 25, 2020 - 6:35 am

The QuickBridge Small Business Owner Survey found that despite lingering fears of a possible economic slowdown, most small businesses remain optimistic about the U.S. economy and their business prospects in 2020. read more

FEB 20, 2020 - 6:45 am

The latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey showed that most business owners have a positive outlook on their financial situation and plan to use digital marketing to attract new customers. read more

FEB 7, 2020 - 6:45 am

A nationwide survey conducted by Balboa Capital revealed that 53% of small business owners saw increased revenues last year and the majority are expressing economic optimism in 2020. read more

JAN 29, 2020 - 6:55 am