The NFIB presented findings that showed areas of improvement in the small business economy, such as planned and actual job openings. The NFIB Research Foundation has collected Small Business Economic Trends data with quarterly surveys since the 4th quarter of 1973 and monthly surveys since 1986. This survey was conducted… Read More »Small Business Employment Increasing
The NFIB presented findings that showed areas of improvement in the small business economy, such as actual Earnings increases in past 3 months. The NFIB Research Foundation has collected Small Business Economic Trends data with quarterly surveys since the 4th quarter of 1973 and monthly surveys since 1986. This survey… Read More »Small Business Earnings Increasing
NFIB’s Optimism Index increased 1.4 point in August, slightly above the historical 46-year average. The NFIB Research Foundation has collected Small Business Economic Trends data with quarterly surveys since the 4th quarter of 1973 and monthly surveys since 1986. This survey was conducted in August 2020.Click here for survey details:… Read More »DBA Businesses Remain Optimistic
RunRepeat surveyed 5055 gym members in August (1st-13th) & 10,824 in May. AZ has one of the lowest cancellation rates! Click here for further details: https://runrepeat.com/gym-members-not-returning Learn more about Delta Business Advisors at: https://deltabusinessadvisors.com or contact us @ 480-686-8062 | Lisa@DeltaBusinessAdvisors.com | Schedule a meeting with Lisa: https://calendly.com/lisariley #DeltaBusinessAdvisors… Read More »AZ Gym Membership Cancellations – Amongst Lowest
According to Upwork, savings in commute time implies 890 million fewer miles traveled each day. Vehicle Cost (average operating cost for fuel, maintenance, and repairs of 20.54 cents per mile = $183M per day in direct commuting costs) + Life/Property/Environmental Externality (estimate cost per mile of 18.38 cents per mile=$164… Read More »$758M Daily Economic Savings Due to Remote Work
In 2018, the average person spent 54.2 minutes commuting each day. This translates to 4.6 hours a week, 18.4 hours a month, and 9.5 full days a year commuting. See https://www.upwork.com/press/economics/where-remote-work-saves-commuters-most/ Learn more about Delta Business Advisors at: https://deltabusinessadvisors.com or contact us @ 480-686-8062 | Lisa@DeltaBusinessAdvisors.com | Schedule a meeting with Lisa: https://calendly.com/lisariley #DeltaBusinessAdvisors… Read More »Average Daily Commute times increased approx. 10 minutes from 1980
The Federal employees have 10 paid holidays each year. As a private-sector employer, you may or may not provide these holidays off with pay, holidays off without pay, or holiday pay for working on a holiday. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/holidays-paid-holidays-and-holiday-pay-2060447 Learn more about Delta Business Advisors at: https://deltabusinessadvisors.com or contact us @ 480-686-8062… Read More »Labor Day & Christmas, tied for 2nd Place in Companies offering Paid Holidays
Two-thirds of the total respondents said they plan to work from remote during their next vacation (66%). Among those who said they have upcoming Labor Day travel plans, 74% said they would be working for at least part of their Labor Day vacation. HomeToGo’s 2020 Labor Day Traveler Survey was… Read More »2/3 American Travelers Plan Working during Vacation
Previous lows last reported in each sector: • <$500K: Q3 2014 at 22% • $500K-$1MM: Q3 2013 at 36%; Q1 2020 at 32% • $1MM-$2MM: Q1 2014 at 42% • $2MM-$5MM: Q2 2014 at 51% • $5MM-$50MM: Q3 2014 at 63%; Q1 2020 at 55% According to the IBBA and… Read More »Seller market sentiment at record lows
Seller-market sentiment dropped to record lows this quarter, falling well below levels seen during the last eight years. This is the first time in Market Pulse history, dating back to 2012, that seller-market sentiment dropped below 50% in the lower middle market. According to the IBBA and M&A Source 2020… Read More »Market Sentiment Drops to Record Low