Crosslists Data https://www.crosslists.com/ Your Direct Marketing Data Source Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:34:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.crosslists.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-clTab-32x32.png Crosslists Data https://www.crosslists.com/ 32 32 216010244 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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]]> 2376 A Crosslists Case Study: Leading B2B Fintech Achieves ~3x ROI Lift https://www.crosslists.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CL-CASE-STUDY-B2B-Fintech-Platform.pdf#new_tab Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:35:46 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2352 Most acquisition programs focus on improving targeting, messaging, or channel mix. We recently ran a controlled test with a leading B2B fintech platform that isolated a different variable: timing. Nothing in the campaign changed: Same creative Same offer Same channel Same cadence The only difference was the data — specifically, the ability to reach businesses much [Read More]

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]]> 2352 Direct Mail Advantage https://www.crosslists.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THE-DIRECT-MAIL-ADVANTAGE.pdf#new_tab Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:02:39 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2296 Digital marketing has never been more powerful, or more crowded. Buyers are inundated with emails, ads, and notifications, making it increasingly difficult for brands to earn attention, trust, and action. As inbox fatigue rises and digital costs continue to climb while performance continues to erode, marketers are re-evaluating how they reach prospects and customers in [Read More]

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]]> 2296 2025 New Business Formation Trends https://www.crosslists.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-New-Business-Trends-Report.pdf#new_tab Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:04:02 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2299 New business formation remains one of the clearest early indicators of future economic activity, category demand, and competitive shifts across the U.S. economy. Using U.S. Census Business Formation Statistics (BFS) data, combined with findings from our own compilations, this report examines how patterns of business formation have evolved since 2019 - and what those shifts [Read More]

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]]> 2299 Losses on one side – Leaps on the other https://www.crosslists.com/losses-on-one-side-leaps-on-the-other/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:33:07 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2431 Whether you're selling software, services, financing, or logistics—these businesses aren’t just open to help. They’re actively looking for it.

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]]> 2431 New Professional & Technical Services Firms Are Launching Faster Than Ever https://www.crosslists.com/new-professional-technical-services-firms-are-launching-faster-than-ever-2/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:29:44 +0000 https://www.crosslists.com/?p=2427 If your customers include new consultants, creatives, IT firms, service professionals, or technical specialists, this sector represents one of the most reliable and fast-growing sources of new demand.

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