Inflation a top concern for small business U.S. Chamber of Commerce data shows that nearly one-quarter of small business owners (23%) consider inflation to be their top concern. Given that 54% [...]
SURVEY: 3 in 5 accountants make errors every month A new survey from Gartner reveals that most accountants (59%) make errors every month as increased regulatory complexity and economic volatility [...]
5 risks for CFOs to watch for in 2024 As a new year begins, the risks to watch out for are already gathering on the horizon. According to CFO.com, economic uncertainty, scarcer access to capital, [...]
Borrowing costs are likely to ease in 2024 With inflation easing from its highs and the unemployment rate holding steady, the Fed is cautiously signaling that borrowing costs could come down [...]
Data analysis: Venture funding has slumped by 24% and may not rebound After a post-pandemic surge of venture capital flooded the startup space, things look very different as we enter Q4 of 2023. [...]
SURVEY: Small businesses are pessimistic about the economy. Are they right? A survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business in October found that confidence among small [...]
Is the US banking crisis over? U.S. banks have faced wave after wave of adversity recently, including a recent wave of high-profile bank failures and a sudden spike in interest rates that have [...]
Lenders are planning to tighten loan standards While Wall Street may be feeling bullish about the economy, U.S. banks are signaling less optimism. According to the July 2023 Senior Loan Officer [...]
U.S. banks are tightening lending criteria for businesses of all sizes A survey of senior loan officers shows that U.S. banks have tightened their credit standards and are likely to continue [...]
A credit cooldown is predicted. Here’s what it means for small businesses. The banking crisis is spurring regulators to raise capital requirements by as much as 20% for larger U.S. banks. That [...]