According to the latest report from the ISM, economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in September following contraction in August, and the overall economy grew for the 88th consecutive month. read more

OCT 4, 2016 - 6:46 am

The most recent data release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index increased to 133.7 in August from 123.1 in July. read more

OCT 4, 2016 - 6:30 am

Higher revenues, greater confidence in the economy and forward-thinking investment plans highlight results of Balboa Capital’s small business owner “tax time” survey. read more

SEP 30, 2016 - 7:02 am

New orders for manufactured durable goods in August remained virtually unchanged, decreasing just $0.1 billion to $226.9 billion, according to the latest report from the U.S. Census Bureau. read more

SEP 30, 2016 - 6:44 am

The FOMC decided at its most recent meeting to maintain the target range for the fed funds rate at 1/4 to 1/2%. The committee noted household spending has been growing strongly, but business fixed investment remained soft. read more

SEP 22, 2016 - 6:56 am

The most recent PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index increased slightly from 118.4 in June 2016 to 118.7 in July 2016. Compared to the same month one year ago, the index is down 11%. read more

SEP 22, 2016 - 6:19 am

According to the most recent Beige Book from the Federal Reserve, national economic activity continued to expand at a modest pace from July to late August. read more

SEP 19, 2016 - 7:32 am

According to the ISM, economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in August for the 79th consecutive month, despite a decrease in the NMI and several other indices. read more

SEP 15, 2016 - 6:36 am

According to a new survey from Bizfi, more than half of small business owners are investing in equipment (57.8%), but the majority are purchasing equipment outright (82.9%) as opposed to leasing. read more

SEP 14, 2016 - 6:34 am

The American Bankruptcy Institute reported August commercial chapter 11 filings decreased from the same year-ago month as 362 filings were 32% less than the 534 chapter 11 filings registered in August 2015.   read more

SEP 8, 2016 - 6:50 am

The July 2016 Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index decreased to 121.5 in July from 139.2 in June. The SBLI is down 16% year-over-year, the largest decrease since October 2009. read more

SEP 1, 2016 - 6:25 am

New orders for manufactured durable goods in July increased $9.7 billion or 4.4% to $228.9 billion, following two consecutive monthly decreases, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. read more

AUG 26, 2016 - 6:48 am

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey indicated that growth in the manufacturing sector is weak. General activity and shipments were positive, while new orders and employment were negative. read more

AUG 19, 2016 - 6:40 am

According to the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee's July meeting in Washington, some of those who attended the meeting think that another increase of the federal funds rate was or would soon be warranted. A couple even went so far as to advocate an increase at the meeting. read more

AUG 18, 2016 - 7:49 am

Balboa Capital released the results of its Q2/16 small business owner survey, which indicates that while fewer SBOs reported revenue increases, many of them are feeling optimistic about their companies. read more

AUG 18, 2016 - 6:51 am