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58 Percent of Small Business Owners Don’t Know the True Value of Their Business

added: 14-05-2009

In today’s economy, knowing the value of your business is more important than ever. However, a new survey by management consulting firm George S. May International found that the majority of small business owners don’t know their organization’s true value.

Most Americans Angry at Banks, Research Shows

added: 13-05-2009

Nearly 60% of Americans said they are angry at the banking industry according to a recent nationwide survey conducted by Resultant Research, the research arm of brand development firm Stealing Share, Inc.

Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Dips Again in April 2009

added: 13-05-2009

The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index declined in April as falling housing prices and rising unemployment claims offset gains from real wage growth, reduced tax burden and lower energy prices. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Increase Slightly During First Week of May

added: 13-05-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year mortgages increased slightly last week. Last week's rate was 5.07 percent, up slightly from 5.05 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®. Meanwhile, rates for 15-year fixed mortgages were unchanged from the week prior at 4.70 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages decreased, down to 4.27 percent from 4.30 percent the week prior.

One-in-Five Employers to Hire Summer Workers Amid Competitive Seasonal Job Market

added: 13-05-2009

With more workers vying for summer jobs this year, those looking for seasonal employment need to prepare for a challenging job market. Nearly a quarter (23 percent) of employers plan to hire seasonal workers for the summer, in line with last year's findings, but the competition for those jobs will be stiffer than in years past due to high unemployment and a tough economy. This is according to CareerBuilder's Annual Summer Job Forecast that was conducted from February 20 to March 11, 2009, among more than 2,500 employers.

New Report Projects U.S. Homeownership Levels to Drop More Than 10 Percent in Next Decade

added: 12-05-2009

A new, independent report released by the National Apartment Association projects demand for $1.1 trillion in new apartment buildings by 2030, and estimates that homeownership in the U.S. could decline 8 percentage points or more, bringing U.S. homeownership rates more in alignment with European countries. This report attributes the decline in homeownership and rise in apartment living to a growing immigrant population, Y Generation households and a shift to more urban lifestyles that necessitate higher density residential options.

No Economic Recovery in Sight, Only Inflation

added: 12-05-2009

The National Inflation Association released the following statement: "Wall Street would like you to believe that the Dow Jones' recent 33% rally from March's low is due to improving economic fundamentals, but it is our belief this rally is due to nothing but inflation.

Sixty-five Percent of Small Business Leaders Report Business Worries Keep Them Awake at Night

added: 12-05-2009

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of small business decision makers say that worries about their businesses keep them awake at night, according to the Small Business Opinion Poll conducted by Opinion Research Corporation, commissioned by EMPLOYERS(R), America's small business insurance specialist(R). According to the 500 small business decision makers polled across the country, they worry most about the economy, growing and maintaining their business, meeting operating expenses and their business closing.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index Dips Slightly in April 2009

added: 12-05-2009

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ saw a moderate decline in April. The index now stands at 89.5, decreasing 0.7 percent from the March figure of 90.1, and down 22 percent from a year ago.

Employee Confidence Index Continues to Increase in April 2009

added: 11-05-2009

The Spherion Employee Confidence Index increased 4.0 points to 45.4 in April. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, rose as more workers reported optimism about the strength of the economy and fewer workers believe the economy is getting weaker.

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