Economic Security for the Gig Economy
November 2, 2016Etsy is now forging new ground by lobbying for the economic security of its sellers. In a new report, the company points…
Freelancing in America 2016
October 6, 20162016 is the third year we have conducted “Freelancing in America” – the most comprehensive measure of the U.S. independent…The Arrival of the Immigrant Entrepreneur
October 6, 2016The SBA’s Office of Advocacy has a new report – The Arrival of the Immigrant Entrepreneur. Over the last 20…
Conditions of Black Women Business Ownership
October 4, 2016The number of women-owned businesses is rapidly growing. Amidst these increases, Black women have become one of the fastest growing…
Amazon and Empty Storefronts
September 1, 2016Civic Economics new report – Amazon and Empty Storefronts – looks at two broad classes of impact: Fiscal (relating to…
Monopoly Power and Small Business
August 1, 2016The Institute for Local Self-Reliance issued a new report that suggests a troubling explanation for the dwindling ranks of small…Fast Facts on the California Economy
July 20, 2016Check out the Fast Facts on California Economy published by the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy…Small Business Finance FAQ
July 20, 2016The Finance FAQ outlines the borrowing and lending universe for startups and existing small businesses, provides demographic information, and touches…Small Business FAQ
July 20, 2016The SBA Office of Advocacy has updated its most widely used publication: “Frequently Asked Questions about Small Business.” The Small…
Prison to Proprietor
June 8, 2016Asset Funders Network recently published “Prison to Proprietor: Entrepreneurship as a Re-Entry Strategy.” The report features several programs that use…
