Small Business Research Board Distribution / Wholesaling Industry Study: Taxes, General Economy, Costs of Energy / Fuel Greatest Distribution / Wholesaling Concerns
Report indicates fewer than one-third of small distribution / wholesaling companies are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on improving staff training says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007
Small Business Research Board Auto / Vehicle Dealer Industry Study: General Economy, Taxes, Health Care Costs Greatest Concerns of Automobile, Vehicle Dealers
Report indicates fewer than 30% of auto and other vehicle dealers are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on adding locations and improving staff training and upgrading systems says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007
Small Business Research Board Transportation Industry Study: Costs for Energy / Fuel Outpace Health Care Costs, General Economy as Leading Concerns
Report also indicates one-third of small transportation companies are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners will increase hiring, improve existing automation, expand at current locations says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007
Small Business Research Board Retail Industry Study: Taxes, General Economy, Costs of Energy / Fuel Greatest Concerns of Retailers According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates fewer than one-third of small retailers are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on providing more services, adding new products as well as improving staff training says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007
Small Business Research Board Food Industry Study: Taxes, Economy, Energy / Fuel Costs Now Leading Concerns of Food Industry Replacing Health Care, Government Regulation
Latest SBRB report indicates 29% of small food industry businesses plan to expand during next 12 to 24 months including enhancements at current locations and providing more services. SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates also shows businesses intend to invest in staff training and hiring. - July 12, 2007
Small Business Research Board Manufacturing Industry Study: General Economy, Taxes, Cost of Materials Greatest Concerns of Manufacturers According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates fewer than 30% of small manufacturing firms are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on improvements, additions to automation says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 12, 2007
Small Business Research Board: Taxes, Energy and Fuel Costs Now Greatest Concerns of Construction, Contracting Businesses According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates 31% of small construction and contracting firms are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Enhancements to current locations, improved customer service cited as priorities says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 30, 2007
Small Business Research Board Study: Taxes Now Leading Concern of Small Businesses Replacing Health Care Costs Which Falls to Fifth According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates one-third of U. S. small businesses plan to expand during next 12 months. Owners also intend to invest in productivity enhancements, citing improved staff training as their leading goal says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 26, 2007
Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Confidence of Construction, Contracting Business Owners Registers Third Consecutive Quarterly Gain
Owners of construction, contracting industry businesses look to increase hiring despite concerns about economy, revenue during next 12 months says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates - June 20, 2007
Small Business Research Board Study: Owners of Food Industry Businesses Showing Improved Outlook Despite Concern About Economy, Revenue During Next 12 Months SBRB Reports
Plans for increased hiring drive improved food industry confidence index says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 20, 2007
Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Manufacturers Predicting Greater Revenues, Expecting to Increase Hiring During Next 12 Months SBRB Reports
Manufacturing confidence growing despite concerns about economy says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 20, 2007
Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Small Business Confidence Indexes Rise in Three Key US Industries; Owners Plan to Increase Hiring During Next 12 Months
Outlook for Construction / Contracting, Manufacturing, Food Industries improved during second quarter says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 19, 2007
Small Business Research Board Study: Small Businesses in Canada Optimistic; Predict Steady or Improving Economy, Revenues Next 12 Months According to Latest SBRB Report
Businesses to focus on staff training, finding quality employees, improving or adding automation or technology to boost productivity says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with Integrated Business Analysis. - June 05, 2007
Small Business Research Board Study: U.S. Small Business Confidence Index Rises 5 Points; Expectation for Improved Economy, Greater Revenue May Boost Hiring
Regionally, businesses in Northeast, South, Midwest have increased confidence, anticipate higher staff levels. Confidence level of businesses in Western U.S. ebbs and now more in line with rest of nation says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - May 31, 2007
Small Business Research Board (SBRB) Study: Health Care Costs Again Leading Concern of Small Business; Lower Revenue, Hiring Projections Cause Drop in Confidence Index
Regionally, small businesses in Northeast and Midwest most pessimistic according to SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. Within the industry categories, confidence in Construction and Contracting sector continues to grow while “Food” business holds steady. Manufacturing and Transportation confidence indexes show significant declines. - April 10, 2007
IPA SBRB Study: Transportation Companies in Gear for Healthy 2007 Start; Owners, Operators “Most” Optimistic About Business Prospects
Forecast for higher revenues to be challenged by concerns about energy and fuel costs as well as health care expenses, taxes and costs for materials. - January 10, 2007
IPA SBRB Study: Food Service Companies Cautiously Optimistic about Economy, But Most Still Looking for Revenue Increases
Costs for health care and taxes along with expenses for energy and fuel considered leading concerns. - January 10, 2007
IPA SBRB Study: Confidence of Manufacturing Companies Declines 1.8 Points; Greater Optimism for Revenue Increases Tempered by Decrease in Hiring Expectations
Costs of materials, health care and taxes now greatest concerns according to latest IPA SBRB Poll. - December 30, 2006
Construction / Contractor Industry Confidence Rebounds 11 Points to 42.04: Owners, Managers Project Greater Optimism
General economy, cost of materials, interest rates three top concerns. Reducing expenses leading priority for 2007 - December 30, 2006
IPA SBRB Study: Western US Small Businesses Most Confident About Future; Small Businesses in South / Southeast Least Confident According to First IPA SBRB Regional Study
Costs of energy, health care and materials greatest concerns for all owners / managers regardless of location; Increasing revenue, decreasing expenses common goals for 2007. - December 29, 2006
IPA SBRB Study: Small Business Predictions for Greater Revenue Drives Increase in IPA Small Business Confidence Index
Owners also indicate they intend to improve profitability through expense reductions, investments in productivity improvement and facility upgrades - December 29, 2006