According to a U.S. Bank annual survey, small business owners expressed more optimism than in any time during the eight-year history of the report. read more

MAY 2, 2017 - 6:21 am

According to the Federal Reserve’s most recent Beige Book release, economic activity increased in each of the 12 Federal Reserve districts between mid-February and the end of March. read more

MAY 1, 2017 - 6:47 am

The U.S. Census Bureau announced new orders for manufactured durable goods in March increased $1.6 billion, or 0.7%, to $238.7 billion, the third increase in three consecutive months. read more

APR 28, 2017 - 6:58 am

Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in March for the 87th consecutive month, according to data from the Institute for Supply Management. read more

APR 6, 2017 - 5:57 am

According to a study by Balboa Capital, small business owners are concerned about their ability to drive profits and secure growth capital, but are otherwise feeling optimistic about the future. read more

APR 5, 2017 - 6:18 am

According to Reuters, citing data from PayNet, small businesses borrowed more in February than the previous month, but less when compared on a year-over-year basis. read more

APR 4, 2017 - 6:27 am

According to the most recent report from the Institute for Supply Management, economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March, and the overall economy grew for the 94th consecutive month. read more

APR 4, 2017 - 6:18 am

The U.S. Census Bureau reported that new orders for manufactured durable goods in February increased $3.9 billion, or 1.7%, to $235.4 billion. read more

MAR 27, 2017 - 6:07 am

The ELFA released its Monthly Leasing and Finance Index for February, which showed a 3% drop in new business volume year over year, a 5% drop in volume month-to-month and that the ELFF’s index remained high at 71.1. read more

MAR 23, 2017 - 7:20 am

According to Reuters, citing data from PayNet, small business lending in Canada lowered in January. read more

MAR 17, 2017 - 6:55 am

According to the Institute for Supply Management’s latest report, economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in February for the 86th consecutive month. read more

MAR 6, 2017 - 6:47 am

Reuters reported that economists from Morgan Stanley are predicting a U.S. interest rate hike of a quarter point in the next two weeks. read more

MAR 3, 2017 - 7:11 am

According to the most recent data release from the ISM, economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February, and the overall economy grew for the 93rd consecutive month. read more

MAR 2, 2017 - 5:55 am

The January 2017 Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index rose 4% year-over-year, but fell 8% month-over-month. read more

MAR 1, 2017 - 6:20 am

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s report on manufacturers’ shipments, inventories and orders, new orders for manufactured durable goods rose 1.8% in January. read more

FEB 28, 2017 - 6:50 am