Evaluation of the Small Business Procurement Goals Established in Section 15(g) of the Small…
Henry B. R. Beale, June 2014
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Procurement is highly concentrated in a few industries, and the small business procurement rate is relatively low in some of these!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Understanding Self-Employment Dynamics Among Individuals Nearing Retirement
Bradley T. Heim Consulting, April 2014
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The study’s key finding is that the decline in the self-employment among 55- to 64-year-olds over the 1994-2012 period was!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
An Exploration of Veteran Business Creation and Management Using the Census Bureau’s Survey of…
Veterans of our armed services form a vital part of the nation’s population, labor force, and business sector. Their economic success on re-entering the civilian economy is a national priority. While many veterans have gained important…
Access to Capital for Women- and Minority-owned Businesses: Revisiting Key Variables
Small business owners often struggle to find available credit.
Demographic Characteristics of Business Owners
Jules Lichtenstein, January 16, 2014
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Positive Small Business Indicators in 2013 and the Challenge Ahead
The Year in Review: Implications for Small Businesses
Two important economic indicators released late in 2013—employment and interest rates—give us some optimism about small business and economic growth trends. Both of these indicators…
Credit Scores and Credit Market Outcomes: Evidence from the Survey of Small Business Finances and…
Small businesses often struggle to find available credit. Building on previous literature, this research analyzes what factors, including business credit scores, may explain credit outcomes (approvals or denials) for small businesses. It…
Annual Report of the Office of Economic Research, FY 2013
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In FY 2013, Advocacy produced 22 contract and internal research reports on a variety of topics including access to capital, small business exporters, entrepreneurship, and minority- and women-owned businesses. In!-->!-->!-->…
Crossing the Employer Threshold: Determinants of Firms Hiring Their First Employee
Job creation is paramount to America’s full economic recovery. How can job creation be encouraged? Since small businesses have historically created a disproportionately large share of new jobs, this research analyzes the factors that lead…
Profile of Veteran Business Owners: More Young Veterans Appear To Be Starting Businesses
Jules Lichtenstein, November 8, 2013
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