Small Business Economic Profiles for 2018

June 5, 2017

Multiple economic indicators consistently signaled a strengthening US economy in 2017. In the third quarter of 2017, the United States grew at an annual rate of 3.4%. The United States’s 2016 growth rate of 1.5% was down from the 2015 rate of 2.7%. The employment situation in the United States continued to improve. In February 2018, the unemployment rate was 4.1%,down from 4.7% in February 2017.

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Every Small Business Must Avoid These 5 Big Social Media Mistakes

Infographic | January 4, 2022

In recent times, social media has become a primary medium for promotion, customer service, communications, wider reach, and more. Having your presence on social media is essential for your small business. But there are many pitfalls and mistakes to avoid on the journey.

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A Detailed LinkedIn Guide for Small Businesses

Infographic | December 3, 2019

With its 645 million users, LinkedIn is a powerful business social media platform invaluable for networking.That sounds like a great opportunity for small businesses... But many of today's small businesses never get around to signing up and setting up a LinkedIn profile.Yet, it takes just a couple of hours to not only create your presence but also launch a strategy for being known, building a reputation, and getting found.

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Small Business Trends: 2021

Infographic | September 5, 2021

Discover who's driving today's small businesses, the impacts of COVID-19, and what small business owners expect the future to hold in 2021.

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How Do Small Businesses Earn Customer Loyalty?

Infographic | January 10, 2020

It’s no surprise that consumers often feel a more personal connection to small businesses. There’s something about doing business with an independent CPA or indie cafe owner than with a big tax accounting firm or national coffee chain. But those personal connections have to be earned over time. With each interaction, one customer at a time, small businesses must prove themselves trustworthy. That trust forms the foundation for customer loyalty. In October 2019, we surveyed consumers to find out what they look for in the small businesses they support, as well as what business owners can do to earn their trust. Here’s what we learned about how small businesses earn customer loyalty.

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Importance of Strong Business Credit

Infographic | April 26, 2022

To secure a small business loan, many lenders want a business credit score of 75 or higher. This is why business credit is important for small business owners today. Find out more about the business credit bureaus and it's importance for small business owners.

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Employee Injury Trends in SMALL BUSINESS

Infographic | May 5, 2022

Top five most frequent causes of injury across all small business workers Average number of days small business employees missed due to a workplace injury: 76.

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