Economic Surveys

Two recent surveys of small business owner optimism seem to tell competing stories. So how are you feeling about what's in store for you and your business?

I've lost faith that our government can solve the country's economic problems, and several new surveys reveal most Americans share my gloomy sentiments. So what are we going to do about it?

Wells Fargo Senior VP Richard Weeks talks about how to tell the economy still stinks, banking in branches vs. online, how banks can help you manage expenses, and what small businesses is thinking...

Every company has a lot to learn from its competitors. Check out these 10 tips for keeping tabs on the other guys to make your business the best it can be.

NFIB, U.S. Chamber of Commerce data suggests policymakers are directly responsible for lingering economic uncertainty.

Forget about China. More and more small businesses today are finding it makes more sense to "make it in America."

The economy is recovering, commodity costs are soaring, and corporations are raising prices. Should your small business do the same? Many say yes.

Main Street job creation collapsed in May, according to the NFIB. Can a double dip recession be far behind without Washington intervention?

As the economy slowly recovers, small businesses are taking a cautious approach to hiring, with a variety of strategies designed to reduce costs and risks.

What’s so precious about precious metals? Hoover's assays mining companies that really dig gold....

In two new surveys, small firms say their economic outlook is negative -- and getting more so.

Recent exhaustive surveys suggest that only 5% of professional salespeople reach and remain at the highest level, which we call ‘Level 3’...

2011 could be the start of a new war for top sales talent

There are some cities that either somehow shielded themselves from the worst of the recession, or managed to muddle through it with some degree of success - and become leaders of job creation...

My company recently partnered with online survey tool Zoomerang to ask small business owners what their marketing budgets look like for 2011, and whether or not they plan to increase spending. The answers...

The latest Small Business Success Index reveals that, despite recent periods of optimism, the tough economy may be wearing some business owners down. But there's an upside to the downside.

Business owners have had to learn some tough lessons these past few years. But, according to one recent survey, many U.S. retailers are becoming cautiously optimistic that the worst is behind us.

We're always hearing about the best places in the U.S. for entrepreneurial opportunity. But how do you know if it's going to be the right fit for you?