According to the PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index, originations decreased 3% from 127.0 in January to 123.5 in February. Compared to the same month one year ago, the index is down 6%. read more

APR 19, 2016 - 6:45 am

According to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, national economic activity continued to expand in late February and March, although the effects of weakness in the energy sector hurt the labor market and freight volumes. read more

APR 18, 2016 - 6:50 am

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 215,000 in March, but employment in rental and leasing services fell by 1.6%. read more

APR 18, 2016 - 6:34 am

According to a survey from Balboa Capital, 76% of small business owners reported moderate to significant revenue increases in Q1/16. The survey also found that owners plan to invest tax refunds in their businesses. read more

APR 14, 2016 - 6:15 am

The February release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index increased to 138.0, marking a 17% increase from January (117.7) and an 8% jump from February 2015. read more

APR 4, 2016 - 6:27 am

The latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business shows economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March for the first time in last six months. The report noted that requests for new equipment proposals were very strong. read more

APR 4, 2016 - 6:11 am

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, new orders for manufactured durable goods in February decreased $6.6 billion or 2.8% compared to January. Transportation equipment led the decrease, down 6.2% or $4.9 billion. read more

MAR 29, 2016 - 7:13 am

Fed officials noted at their recent meeting: “The federal funds rate is likely to remain, for some time, below levels that are expected to prevail in the longer run.” read more

MAR 17, 2016 - 7:29 am

According to the PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index (CSBLI), originations decreased 1% from 131.1 in December 2015 to 129.6 in January 2016. Compared to the same month one year ago, the Index is down 1%. read more

MAR 15, 2016 - 6:56 am

According to the Institute for Supply Management, economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in February for the fifth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 81st consecutive month. read more

MAR 2, 2016 - 6:20 am

The January 2016 Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) registered 118.2, 13% lower than the revised December value of 135. read more

MAR 1, 2016 - 7:12 am

The latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index rose to 67 in January, a 13-point gain from November’s survey, indicating increased optimism. read more

FEB 16, 2016 - 7:19 am

Bloomberg explains why central banks are resorting to negative interest rates and evaluates the impact. read more

FEB 12, 2016 - 7:23 am

The NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism fell to 93.9 in January, marking a 1.3 point drop from the reading in December. read more

FEB 9, 2016 - 6:35 am

PayNet announced its Small Business Default Index, which will gauge small business defaults and signal insolvency across multiple sectors of the economy at the national, state and industry levels. read more

FEB 9, 2016 - 6:19 am