MINKUS & PEARLMAN - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/116791.xml MINKUS & PEARLMAN - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Top Business Economics Concerns among Retailers Detailed in Latest Small Business Research Board Study http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb541137.htm Report indicates fewer than one-third of small retailers are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on providing more services, adding new products as well as improving staff training says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. (PRWeb Jul 24, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb541137.htm Small Business Research Board Construction/Contracting Industry Study: Taxes, Energy/Fuel Costs Now Greatest Concerns According to Latest Study http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb536956.htm Report indicates 31% of small construction and contracting firms areconsidering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Enhancements to current locations, improved customer service cited as priorities says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb534090.htm Small Business Research Board (SBRB) Study: U.S. Small Business Confidence Index Rises 5 Points; Improved Economic Forecast Drives Expectations for Greater Revenue According to Latest SBRB Study http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb529826.htm Regionally, businesses in Northeast, South, Midwest have increased confidence, anticipate higher staff levels, more hiring during next 12 months. Confidence level of businesses in Western U.S. ebbs and now more in line with rest of nation says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. (PRWeb May 31, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb529826.htm Small Business Research Board (SBRB) Study: Health Care Costs Again Leading Concern of Small Business; Lower Revenue, Hiring Projections Cause Drop in Small Business Confidence Index According to Latest SBRB Study http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb517562.htm Regionally, small businesses in Northeast and Midwest most pessimistic according to SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. Within the industry categories, confidence in Construction and Contracting sector continues to grow while "Food" business holds steady. Manufacturing and Transportation confidence indexes show significant declines. (PRWeb Apr 10, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb517562.htm IPA SBRB Study: Food Service Companies Cautiously Optimistic About Economy, But Most Still Looking for Revenue Increases http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb496240.htm Costs for health care and taxes along with expenses for energy and fuel considered leading concerns. (PRWeb Jan 11, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb496240.htm IPA SBRB Study: Transportation Companies In Gear for Healthy 2007 Start; Owners, Operators "Most" Optimistic About Business Prospects http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb496245.htm Forecast for higher revenues to be challenged by concerns about energy and fuel costs as well as health care expenses, taxes and costs for materials. (PRWeb Jan 11, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb496245.htm IPA SBRB Study: Confidence of Manufacturing Companies Declines 1.8 Points; Greater Optimism for Revenue Increases Tempered by Decrease in Hiring Expectations http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb494302.htm Costs of materials, health care and taxes now greatest concerns according to latest IPA SBRB Poll. (PRWeb Dec 31, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb494302.htm Construction / Contractor Industry Confidence Rebounds 11 Points to 42.04 as Owners, Managers Project Greater Optimism in Economy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb494301.htm Improved revenues forecasted; General economy, cost of materials, interest rates three top concerns, according to latest IPA SBRB Study. (PRWeb Dec 31, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb494301.htm IPA SBRB Study: Western US Small Businesses Most Confident About Future; Small Businesses in South / Southeast Least Confident http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb493309.htm Costs of energy, health care and materials greatest concerns for all owners / managers regardless of location; Increasing revenue, decreasing expenses common goals for 2007. (PRWeb Dec 29, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb493309.htm IPA SBRB Industry Study: Transportation Industry Expresses Greatest Confidence Heading into 2007; Food Service Category Least Confident About Near Term Future http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb493547.htm The general economy along with costs for energy, health care and materials ranked as leading concerns; every industry to focus on increasing revenue, decreasing expenses during 2007. (PRWeb Dec 29, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb493547.htm AIG’s VALIC Ordered to Refund $3.7 Million by Federal Court http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb443207.htm Refund to go to a Chicago real estate development company for unenforceable commercial loan prepayment penalties. (PRWeb Sep 27, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb443207.htm Despite Fewer Projected 2006 Hurricanes, Everyone Must Remain Prepared, Urges Emergency Preparedness Institute http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb439247.htm Still 59% chance of a hurricane to make landfall before season ends according to latest advisory (PRWeb Sep 20, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb439247.htm IPA SBRB Study: Two-Thirds of Small Business Owners Think Bush Re-Election Positive for Economy and Country's Direction; Only 36% Feel Election Results Positive on Reducing Healthcare Costs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/11/prweb177472.htm IPA SBRB Study: Two-thirds of small business owners believe President Bush's re-election will have a positive effect on both the economy and Federal policies for small business and are optimistic about direction of the country; major concern as only 36 percent believe election results will hpve Positive impact on reducing rising healthcare costs. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2004)

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