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The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Small Businesses

Office of Advocacy Mar 2, 2021

In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, causing illness, death, and widespread economic devastation. A new issue brief from the Office of Advocacy, “The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Small Businesses,”…

Advocacy Research Finds Most Small Businesses Seeking Equity Crowdfunding Are Young Firms

Office of Advocacy Mar 29, 2018

Release Number: 18-15 ADV WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report by the Office of Advocacy analyzes trends in small business crowdfunding activity. The new report by Economist Lindsay Abate titled, “One Year of Equity Crowdfunding:…

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Advocacy Economist Guest Blogs for Department of Labor

Office of Advocacy Jul 6, 2017

By Rebecca Krafft, Senior Editor The Office of Advocacy recently published an issue brief by our Regulatory Economist Michael McManus providing a comprehensive look at the status of women-owned businesses in the United…

Patent Reform Update: Small Businesses Concerned about Bills Moving through House and Senate

Office of Advocacy Jun 25, 2015 0

Congress is currently considering another round of reform of our nation’s patent system. Current reform efforts are aimed at curbing the practice of sending fraudulent demand letters to extort unjust licensing fees or settlements by…