Foot Traffic Up, Spend Down – The Budget-Conscious Consumer is Back
According to the latest Fiserv Small Business Index, consumer resilience is still driving solid year-over-year growth, but August brought signs of a 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳.
Construction SMBs Stay Lean Profitable, and Growing
New census data from the National Association of Home Builders reinforces what many in the industry already know: 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥.
Construction and Manufacturing Drive Small Business Hiring, But Labor Challenges Persist
This month’s Bank of America Small Business Checkpoint offers an interesting hiring snapshot: while overall economic pressures remain high, some sectors are charging ahead with payroll expansion.
Small-Biz Bankruptcies Jump 30% & Tariffs Could Accelerate the Shockwave
New data shows small business bankruptcies jumped 30% in July vs. last year, and the pressures are stacking up: high interest rates, inflation, debt, and now... tariffs.
Small Business Importers Face $202 Billion Tariff Bill
These businesses are now staring down a $202 billion annual tariff tax under the latest rate changes announced July 31.
Recession Worries? Small Business Data Tells a Different Story
This week’s GDP headlines are certain to stir up a bit of 𝘢𝘯𝘹𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺. Q1 showed a 0.5% contraction - a second dip could trigger the dreaded “R” word and memories of 2008. But here’s some good [Read More]
SMB Hiring Pressure Remains High – Despite a Slowing Market
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)'s June Jobs report shows small businesses still struggling to find the talent they need. AND THEY ARE WILLING TO PAY FOR IT! Hiring and Labor Stats: 36% report open [Read More]
New Small Biz Survey Exposes Gaps – and Growth
U.S. Bank's latest Small Business Perspective survey shows small business owners facing familiar pain points, but also embracing new to tools to adapt. Stressors are Still Heavy: ➡️ 98% worry about the uncertainty of the [Read More]
New Fed Budget Bill Has Big Opportunities for Your Small Business Clients (and You!)
Regardless of opinion, the new tax bill offers significant, permanent benefits for newly formed and growing small business – great news for your B2B marketing efforts! Key client advantages: Boosted Cash Flow and Investment: 23% Permanent [Read More]
Millennials and Gen Z are shifting their buying preferences to local small businesses at a shocking rate!
The 2024 American Express Shop Small Impact Study reveals 90% of young US consumers discover small businesses by wandering their neighborhoods, even surpassing social media.
New businesses launch every day and each one is a fresh opportunity
San Francisco, LA, and Denver lead the 2025 entrepreneurial wave. See the top U.S. cities for new business formation and why timing your outreach matters.
Good SMB news in a nervous economy!
NFIB's May 2025 report shows four key SMB sectors staying optimistic despite economic jitters — here's why B2B marketers should pay attention.