In addition to tracking overall business confidence and issues in the United States and Canada, the Small Business Research Board (SBRB) conducts studies and provides reports pertaining to small businesses involved in Construction & Contracting, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Retailing, Distribution & Wholesaling and Transportation industries as well as for Automobile & Vehicle Dealerships. News releases related to this industry can be found here. You can find additional information about the SBRB and specific topics and industries by using the navigation controls on the left of this page.
Majority of Small Business Owners and Managers Believe Congress is Underperforming When it Comes to Economy; Many Worry Congress Will Raise Taxes to Help Pay for Budget Deficit
Despite Certain Press Reports Indicating Economy is Improving, Small Business Owners and Managers Have Not Benefitted from an Economic Recovery, According to Latest Study
Majority of Small Business Owners and Managers State Financial Outlook for Their Companies Looks to be Better in Second Half of 2009 Compared to First Half of 2009; Most Have Sustained Revenues and Avoided Need for Further Cost Reductions
Majority of Small Business Owners Indicate They Have Not Had to Downsize Their Workforces Recently, Though Majority Also Indicate They Don’t Plan on Hiring in Near Future
Majority of Small Business Owners and Managers State Current Health Care System Has Met Their Needs; Most Not in Favor of Mandatory Government Health Care System