Growing Business

According to business analysts, we are slowly moving toward an optimistic time of recovery and eventual growth. As a small retailer, this is the time to position your business for success. Here are seven tips: 1) Invest In Education. Without spending too much, invest now in any education you need to make your business a [...]

Good News: Consumer, Business Spending Expected To Spur U.S. Economy

Analysts say the economy is poised for a big comeback this year, led largely by growing consumer and business spending.

ComScore: Retail E-Commerce Spending Rocketed a Healthy 11 Percent in the 4th Quarter

Continuing the wave of good news from the holiday season, a survey shows online retail sales reached record numbers.

New Report Finds Retailers Say Store Expansion High on Agenda for 2011

With confidence high and rising, store owners are looking forward to growing their businesses in the year ahead.

Survey Finds Small Businesses Have Big Marketing, Expansion Plans for 2011

Despite a slowdown last year, small businesses see opportunity and growth, and are planning to expand accordingly.

Retail Slowly Improving, But Doubts Still Persist About Recovery’s Strength

Despite a rise in sales, some malls are still having trouble filling vacant space. What will it take to boost confidence?

Forecast: Economy Vulnerable, But Growth is Seen

While consumer spending is still sluggish, the forecast for the U.S. economy is favorable and a double-dip recession is unlikely. That’s the word from a senior economist at Huntington Bank, who also sees good news ahead for U.S. businesses. “Corporate profits are close to achieving a new U.S. record high, with strong growth in both [...]

Cautious Optimism for 2010

There is cautious optimism to report for both the U.S. and the global economy, according to the latest edition of the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Manufacturing Barometer. Nearly half (47 percent) of survey respondents are optimistic about the U.S. economy’s prospects, whereas only five percent were optimistic a year ago. Similarly, 41 percent of panelists who sell [...]