Study checks status of small business startups
postbulletin | September 18, 2019
Much has been said in the media about the rise and strength of the gig economy, with some debate about what constitutes a true small business startup, as opposed to a part-time side hustle that is designed to bring in supplemental income.To further investigate this question, SCORE’s Fall 2019 small business study asked respondents to define their original intentions in starting their business. This “Megaphone of Main Street” data report focuses on the challenges facing startups, which are defined as companies in operation for less than one year.