Highlights from the U.S. Small Business Friendliness Study
The 2018 Small Business Friendliness Survey, sponsored by Thumbtack, an online local services company, surveyed 7,629 small business owners across the country to determine their thoughts on state and local public policies that may affect the start-up and growth of a small business. Thumbtack asked entrepreneurs in 247 occupations/industries and in all 50 states to […]
Highlights from the Small Business Credit Survey
All 12 Federal Reserve Banks jointly conduct the Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) each year. This survey is compiled by responses from over 8,000 small employer firms, defined as companies with 499 employees or less. These companies represent each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The purpose of the survey is to […]
Imperial Advance Announces Membership in New York Institute of Credit
Imperial Advance recently joined the prestigious New York Institute of Credit as a Corporate Member. The New York Institute of Credit (NYIC) was founded in 1918 and offers a number of events throughout the year to help bridge the gap between business theory and business practice by bringing together educators including credit executives, accountants, and lawyers […]
Imperial Advance Announces Donation to New York Immigration Coalition
Imperial Advance, a leading small business lending and financial services company based in New York City, recently announced a donation to the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC). The NYIC advocates for laws and policies to improve the lives of immigrants and all New Yorkers, particularly those that live in lower-income communities. Among its 2018 initiatives, […]
The Future of Digital Advertising
A new study from Salesforce, “Digital Advertising 2020” takes a deep dive into the near future of media buying and discusses how the advertising and media buying industries will evolve due to technological advancement and consumer habits. In this study, 900 respondents were polled from the advertising, media buying, and marketing industries. Unsurprisingly, Salesforce found […]
BofA Small Business Survey Shows Optimism Very High
Bank of America’s latest small business survey found that optimism is very high in the small business community. This survey result demonstrates the highest level of confidence in the small business industry since 2015, with 54 percent of respondents saying they feel secure in the nation’s economy. The survey was conducted with the help of […]