Spring 2019 Small Business Owner Report

whitePaper | December 15, 2021

This report uncovers the impact the pandemic has had on SMEs’ attitude to Industry 4.0 technologies. It highlights the barriers and the corresponding policies of the SMEs they have to overcome in achieving a wider adoption of digital technology.

whitePaper | May 1, 2021

Local ad spend on mobile and social media advertising is projected to hit $1.8 billion by 2023,1 underscoring the need for local businesses to develop campaigns in a range of formats. Decisionmakers, especially in smaller businesses, realize they don’t have the expertise they need when it comes to digital marketing.

whitePaper | February 24, 2022

Small businesses borrow mainly for four reasons: to start a business, purchase inventory, expand, or to strengthen the firm’s financial health. Firms choose different means of financing depending on the intended purpose.

whitePaper | November 30, 2021

This report uncovers the set of organizational capabilities and orientations needed for SMEs to become future ready. It also highlights a series of best practices from SMEs leading the way in terms of future readiness. The paper builds on an in-depth analysis of more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and the engagement of more than 300 chief executive officers and founders of SMEs.

whitePaper | January 16, 2020

The Small Business Guide To Rapid Settlement Report documents the challenges facing small businesses due to delays in access to funds from sales. The report further seeks to educate, inform and provide a path for solutions to this sector. It is based on a survey of 480 firms in a broad range of industries with annual revenues up to $10 million.

whitePaper | March 3, 2022

This paper explores root causes and potential solutions to fix the capital access problem, resulting in a set of recommendations for action-oriented economic developers.