Small Business: Access to Capital and Job Creation

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.

whitePaper | April 1, 2021

Protect your business against advanced attacks with the right combination of technology, people and processes. While much of the reporting on cyberattacks focuses on large companies, the truth is that small businesses are not immune.

whitePaper | September 8, 2022

It is no secret that business needs to stay on top of the ever-changing technology landscape. Companies that do not keep up will not succeed in the digital age. But, depending on how fast your business adapts, you could be missing out—or left behind altogether

whitePaper | November 30, 2022

Sustainability is the watchword of the day. Politicians, the media and consumers agree that the environment is the top priority of our times.

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 | April 12, 2021

Small businesses (those with less than 20 employees) make up nearly 98% of all Australian businesses. Responding to the COVID-19 crisis has presented small businesses with new challenges, and there is evidence that many are looking to alternative solutions for survival in the longer term. This paper presents recent evidence which can be summed up as a focus on business innovation, flexibility, and agility.