Small Business Owners Upbeat on Economy

November 1, 2018 

Small Business Owners Upbeat on Economy

On a scale of 1-100 with 1 representing the highest level of pessimism and 100 representing the peak of optimism, business owners’ overall business outlook is up six points since July from 65/100 to 71/100 and their confidence in the U.S. economy ...

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October 29, 2018 

Retailers Expect Surge in 2018 Holiday Shopping

Shoppers may be writing longer “nice” lists for gifts and gatherings this holiday season, according to Deloitte’s 33rd annual “Holiday Survey” of consumer spending intentions and trends.

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October 29, 2018 

CEOs Missing the Mark on Strategic Risk Investment

The survey results show that while organizations are laser-focused on digital transformation and disruptive technologies, many leaders fail to also recognize the critical importance of protecting brand and reputation. Fewer than half the leaders ...

 Small Businesses Feel Unappreciated by Their Banks

October 25, 2018 

Small Businesses Feel Unappreciated by Their Banks

Despite widespread economic and business optimism among small business owners, many are feeling underappreciated by their banks. According to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study, just 37% of small business banking ...

 Small Business Optimism at New High

October 22, 2018 

Small Business Optimism at New High

Continued growth and a strong economy have small business optimism reaching post-recession highs, particularly among male business owners, according to Capital One's latest Small Business Growth Index, a biannual survey of 500 small business owners ...

 Group Says Tax Reform Hasn’t Helped Small Business Owners

October 19, 2018 

Group Says Tax Reform Hasn’t Helped Small Business Owners

Businesses for Responsible Tax Reform, a nationwide coalition of small business leaders opposed to the tax law, released videos of three business leaders airing their frustration with the law that bypasses the needs of small business owners in favor ...