Holiday sales post-Black Friday: The best is yet to come

Did your small business have lackluster sales on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday? Don’t worry. The rest of the holiday shopping season promises to be very kind to brick-and-mortar shops.

Dec 03, 2021

How much do local businesses like supermarkets, restaurants, bars, and more make during the 4th of July?

In this article: Do local businesses make more money on the 4th of July? The day before the 4th is …

Jun 30, 2021

How much does it cost to rent space for a small business?

In this 7 minute read, learn: Examples of commercial space rent by city across the US Why “the average cost …

May 03, 2021

Report: Which retail shops need a last-minute holiday shopping boost?

In this report: How has COVID-19 hurt—or helped—different types of local retailers? What did “panic week” look like for local …

Dec 08, 2020

Analysis: Retail shops need a big holiday shopping season more than ever

in this 4-minute read: How important is the holiday season for local retail? What impact has COVID-19 had on retail …

Dec 01, 2020

Survey: How small business owners are voting in 2020

While Joe Biden appears to be holding a significant lead in most nationwide surveys, Donald Trump holds a narrow edge …

Oct 13, 2020

How has COVID-19 impacted local businesses like hotels and restaurants near National Parks?

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on travel plans for people all across the planet. With restrictions preventing travel both …

Aug 21, 2020

Local business GDP report: Hardest-hit industries saw spending drop by 50% in Q2

This week, the U.S. GDP report revealed a stunning figure. Q2 GDP shrunk by a record 33% as the coronavirus …

Jul 31, 2020

Data dashboard: How coronavirus / COVID-19 is impacting local business revenue across the U.S.

Please note: due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are no longer updating the data and charts …

Jun 05, 2020

How much did the coronavirus hurt restaurant sales on Mother’s Day?

Restaurants, like most small businesses across the country, have been hit hard by the coronavirus. Our research has revealed not …

May 18, 2020

Report: How many local businesses have had to close due to COVID-19?

The coronavirus outbreak has completely altered the daily lives of people across the United States. As state and local officials …

Apr 28, 2020

Are coronavirus fears hurting sales at local Chinese food restaurants?

There’s no doubt that businesses of all sizes are feeling anxiety about the potential impact on business as coronavirus continues …

Mar 12, 2020

Why your small business needs a blog—and how to get value from it

In this 6-minute read: Does your small business still need a blog in today’s market? What value does a business …

Feb 25, 2020

How big is Mardi Gras for New Orleans restaurants, bars, and lounges?

In this 7 minute read, learn: What are the top 5 days of the year for local restaurants, bars and …

Feb 21, 2020

How much do tattoo parlors make? (And the most popular tattoo days of the year)

In this six-minute read: How much do tattoo parlors make on a typical day? Which days of the week are …

Feb 14, 2020