Crosslists Data https://www.crosslists.com/ Your Direct Marketing Data Source Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://www.crosslists.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-clTab-32x32.png Crosslists Data https://www.crosslists.com/ 32 32 216010244 BFII – Q3 2026 https://242188669.hs-sites-na2.com/download-q3-2026-bfii#new_tab Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2524 The Q3 2026 BFII reveals record-high U.S. business formation. The report examines the widening gap between total business applications and employer-oriented formation, alongside emerging regional and industry trends.

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]]> 2524 Becoming the Foundational Partner https://www.crosslists.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Becoming-the-Foundational-Partner-A-Crosslist-Whitepaper.pdf#new_tab Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:32:58 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THE-DIRECT-MAIL-ADVANTAGE.pdf This white paper explores how Formation-Stage Marketing and Business Trigger Intelligence help vendors reach businesses at critical decision points, build lasting relationships, and become Foundational Partners as those businesses grow.

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]]> 2493 BFII Special Report – Q2 2026 Analysis https://www.crosslists.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BFII_Special_-Report-What_Industry_Rankings_Dont_Tell_Us.pdf#new_tab Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:22:25 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2487 This Special Report takes a closer look at the Q2 2026 industry rankings, examining what the topline numbers don’t tell us, including how concentrated the improvement was, which industries declined, and how industry growth aligns with employer-oriented formation.

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]]> 2487 A Crosslists Case Study: Performance Outweighs Contracted Positions https://www.crosslists.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FINAL-Case-Study-Dictated-Waterfall-Position.pdf#new_tab Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:06:09 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2455 Despite operating behind a contractually protected vendor, Crosslists consistently outperformed the primary data source. This case study demonstrates how stronger data coverage can deliver greater results, regardless of supplier position.

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]]> 2455 BFII – Q2 2026 https://www.crosslists.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BFII-2026Q2.pdf#new_tab Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:11:11 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2438 The Q2 2026 BFII highlights continued growth in U.S. business formation while examining the widening gap between overall startups and those expected to become employer businesses.

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]]> 2438 Women Are Driving a Major Shift in Entrepreneurship https://www.crosslists.com/women-are-driving-a-major-shift-in-entrepreneurship/ Thu, 28 May 2026 18:26:57 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2423 The future of entrepreneurship may be less about building the next unicorn, and more about enabling millions of independent operators to build durable businesses on their own terms.

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]]> 2423 Small Business Uncertainty Hits a 13-Year High https://www.crosslists.com/small-business-uncertainty-hits-a-13-year-high/ Thu, 21 May 2026 18:24:33 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2419 New businesses still need banking, payments, insurance, shipping, SaaS, and operational support, but timing matters more than ever.

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]]> 2419 BFII – Q1 2026 https://www.crosslists.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BFII-2026Q1.pdf#new_tab Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:51:53 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2367 The Business Formation Intelligence Index (BFII) provides a structured view of U.S. business formation, analyzing the level, composition, and momentum of new business based on analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.

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]]> 2367 Q1 2026 Business Formation Intelligence Index (BFII) https://www.crosslists.com/q1-2026-business-formation-intelligence-index-bfii/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:55:25 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2378 Composite BFII reached 152.5 in Q1 2026, remaining elevated on a trailing basis. Momentum showed signs of moderation, while underlying formation measures continued to diverge.

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]]> 2378 Rising SMB Failures Haven’t Slowed New Business Formation https://www.crosslists.com/rising-smb-failures-havent-slowed-new-business-formation/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:52:48 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2376 The expectation would be that new business formation slows in response. It hasn't. New business formations are still growing +9.5% YoY, continuing a multi-year trend of elevated startup activity.

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