Small Biz Optimism is High. Check Out The Numbers!

Newsletter | August 28, 2018

More Than Half of Small Business Owners Expect Revenue Growth, TD Bank Reports Optimism is high among small business owners, with revenue and staff growth on the mind of many in the U.S. This was one of the findings of TD Bank's annual Small Business Survey, which found 53% of small businesses planned to grow in 2018, up from 46% in 2017. The number of small business owners planning to recruit more staff increased from 9% to 22% in the same year. Continue reading...

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2018 - Loans Edition Small businesses like yours are feeling the economic upturn. And one way you can tell is their desire to expand. According to a recent study, small businesses in California, alone, are seeking small business loans 80% more now than this time last year. And the dollar amount approved has gone up 90% in that same time. So, it's more important than ever to be ready to get approved for a small business loan. Inside this edition of Small Business Trends magazine Loans edition, we've got expert tips and advice on getting approved at traditional banks and the latest trend, online lenders, too. Get your free copy now.

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