IPA SBRB Surveys

• Costs for Energy / Fuel Outpace Health Care Costs,
  General Economy, Other Issues as Leading Concerns
  Of Transportation Companies According to Latest SBRB Study NORTHFIELD, IL (July 13, 2007) –  The cost of energy and fuel was by far the greatest leading concern of small transportation businesses during the second quarter of 2007 according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study released here today.

• Taxes, General Economy, Costs of Energy / Fuel
  Greatest Concerns of Retailers According to Latest SBRB Study NORTHFIELD, IL (July 13, 2007) –  Taxes, the general state of the economy and energy / fuel costs were the three leading concerns of small retail businesses during the second quarter of 2007 according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study released here today.

• General Economy, Taxes, Health Care Costs
  Greatest Concerns of Automobile, Vehicle Dealers
  According to Latest SBRB Study NORTHFIELD, IL (July 18, 2007) –  The general state of the economy, taxes and health care costs were the three leading concerns of automobile and other vehicle dealers during the second quarter of 2007 according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study released here today

• Taxes, General Economy, Costs of Energy / Fuel
  Greatest Concerns of Distribution / Wholesaling  Companies
  According to Latest SBRB Study NORTHFIELD, IL (July 18, 2007) –  Taxes, the general state of the economy and energy / fuel costs were the three leading concerns of small distribution and wholesaling companies during the second quarter of 2007 according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study released here today.

• General Economy, Taxes, Cost of Materials Now Greatest
  Concerns of Manufacturers According to Latest SBRB Study
  NORTHFIELD, IL (July 11, 2007) –  The general state of the economy, taxes and the cost of materials were the three leading concerns of small manufacturing businesses during the second quarter of 2007 according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study released here today.

• Taxes, Economy, Energy / Fuel Costs Now Leading Concerns of Food Industry Replacing Health Care, Government Regulation According to Latest SBRB Study NORTHFIELD, IL (July 11, 2007) –  The top three issues affecting the food industry directly mirrored those reported by all small business in the U.S. during the second quarter as taxes, general economic conditions and energy / fuel costs were cited as the most critical areas of concern during the second quarter of 2007 according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study released here today.
  

• Taxes, Energy and Fuel Costs Now Greatest Concerns of Construction, Contracting Businesses According to Latest SBRB Study
  NORTHFIELD, IL (June 30, 2007) –  Taxes along with energy and fuel costs were the leading concerns of construction and contracting businesses during the second quarter of 2007 according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study released here today.

• Taxes Now Leading Concern of Small Businesses Replacing Health Care Costs Which Falls to Fifth According to Latest SBRB Study NORTHFIELD, IL (June 25, 2007) –  Taxes were the leading concern of business owners during the second quarter of 2007 replacing health care which previously was cited as being the single greatest issue impacting small according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study released here today.

• Confidence of Construction, Contracting Business Owners Registers Third Consecutive Quarterly Gain Despite Concerns About Economy, Revenue During Next 12 Months SBRB Reports NORTHFIELD, IL
  (June 18, 2007) –  Owners of construction and contracting businesses continue to remain positive about the future as indicated by the third consecutive quarterly improvement in the Small Business Research Board (SBRB) Small Business Confidence Index (SBCI) reported today.
  
  
• Owners of Food Industry Businesses Showing Improved Outlook Despite Concerns About Economy, Revenue During Next 12 Months SBRB Reports NORTHFIELD, IL (June 18, 2007) –  Owners of food industry companies are more  positive about prospects for their companies during the next 12 months despite concerns about the economy and lower revenue projections according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) report issued here today.
  
  
• Small Business Confidence Indexes Rise In Three Key US Industries; Owners Plan to Increase Hiring During Next 12 Months SBRB ReportsNORTHFIELD, IL (June 18, 2007) –  The Small Business Research Board (SBRB) reported today that the outlook for small businesses in three key U.S. industry categories has improved from the previous quarter and that the majority of owners are predicting hiring to increase during the next 12 months
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• Manufacturers Predicting Greater Revenues, Expecting To Increase Hiring During Next 12 Months SBRB Reports NORTHFIELD, IL
  (June 18, 2007) –  The outlook for manufacturing companies showed improvement in the second quarter of 2007 with owners predicting increased revenues and plans for additional hiring during the next 12 months it was reported today by he Small Business Research Board (SBRB).
  
  
• Small Businesses in Canada Optimistic;  Predict Steady or Improving Economy, Revenues During Next 12 Months According to Latest SBRB Study TORONTO, Canada ( June 5, 2007) –  Owners and managers of small businesses in Canada are expecting business conditions to remain the same or improve during the next 12 months, according to results of the Small Business Research Board (SBRB) poll released today completed in conjunction with Integrated Business Analysis (IBA).
  
  
• U.S. Small Business Confidence Index Rises 5 Points;  Improved Economic Forecast Drives Expectations for Greater Revenue, Fuels Need for More Hiring During Next 12 Months According to Latest SBRB Study NORTHFIELD, IL (May 31, 2007) –  The Small Business Research Board (SBRB) U.S. Small Business Confidence Index (SBCI) rose to 46 for the second quarter of 2007, a jump of 5.22 points from the previous quarter, according to a report issued here today co-sponsored by International Profit Associates (IPA).
  
  
• Health Care Costs Again Leading Concern of Small Business NORTHFIELD, IL (April 5, 2007) -- The cost of health care has replaced concern about energy and fuel as the leading issue impacting small businesses, according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study released here today.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Food Service Companies Cautiously Optimistic About Economy, But Most Still Looking for Revenue Increases Buffalo Grove, IL (January 9, 2007) -- Small and medium-sized food service companies are cautiously optimistic about their prospects for the coming months and are the least confident about the near term than any other industry segment measured, according to the results of an International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) survey released here today.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Transportation Companies In Gear for Healthy 2007 Start; Owners, Operators "Most" Optimistic About Business Prospects Buffalo Grove, IL (January 9, 2007) -- Small and medium-sized transportation companies are more optimistic than other industry segments with many owners and managers projecting double digit revenue growth over the next 12 months, according to the results of an International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) survey released here today.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Confidence of Manufacturing Companies Declines 1.8 Points; Greater Optimism for Revenue Increases Tempered by Decrease in Hiring Expectations Buffalo Grove, IL (December 28, 2006) -- Small and medium-sized manufacturers are slightly less confident for their business prospects over the course of the next 12 months, according to the results of an International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) survey released here today.
  
  
• Construction / Contractor Industry Confidence Rebounds 11 Points to 42.04 as Owners, Managers Project Greater Optimism BUFFALO GROVE, IL (December 28, 2006) -- Owners and managers of small to medium sized construction and contracting firms are decidedly more optimistic for their industry�fs prospects during the next 12 months, rebounding from their sour mid 2006 projections.
  
  
• IPA SBRB INDUSTRY STUDY: Transportation Industry Expresses Greatest Confidence Heading into 2007; Food Service Category Least Confident About Near Term Future BUFFALO GROVE, IL (December 21, 2006) -- Small transportation businesses are by far the most optimistic about the economy and opportunities for revenue growth during the next 12 months while the owners and managers of small businesses in the food service industry are far less confident about their prospects, according to the latest International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) study released here today.
  
  
• Western US Small Businesses Most Confident About Future; Small Businesses in South / Southeast Least Confident According to First IPA SBRB Regional Study BUFFALO GROVE, IL (December 20, 2006) -- Owners and managers of small businesses in the western states are by far the most confident about prospects for the next 12 months while the near term forecast for the southern and southeastern states is far less confident, according to the latest International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) study released here today.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Small Business Predictions for Greater Revenue Drives Increase in IPA Small Business Confidence Index Buffalo Grove, IL (Nov. 29, 2006) - Small business owners and managers, armed with results from the first three quarters of 2006 and thoughts about the coming year, are showing heightened confidence for their business prospects during the next 12 months, according to the latest International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) study.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study Finds Energy, Fuel Expenses Greatest Issue Impacting Small Business; Cost of Materials Second Biggest Issue Buffalo Grove, IL (August 16, 2006) -- Rising energy and fuel costs have gone from simply being expenses that were "passed along" to the single greatest issue impacting small businesses, according to the International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB).
  
  
• Construction / Contractor Industry Confidence Falls Nearly 40%, says the IPA Small Business Research Board BUFFALO GROVE, IL (August 23, 2006) -- Construction and contractor industry confidence in the economy has dropped by nearly 40% in the past three months, according to the results of an International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) survey released here today.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Manufacturers Optimistic About Business Prospects; More Confident About Prospects than Other Small and Medium-Sized Business Sectors Buffalo Grove, IL (August 24, 2006) -- Small and medium-sized manufacturers are more optimistic than other industry segments with many owners and managers projecting revenue growth and continued hiring over the next 12 months, according to the results of an International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB).
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Small Business Confidence Continues to Slide Buffalo Grove, IL (July 26, 2006) -- Confidence among small businesses in the United States has decreased sharply as the economic cycle moves past the half-way mark for 2006, according to a new study from the International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB). The businesses surveyed indicated that expectations for revenue have lessened and fuel/energy costs are becoming a more critical issue.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Construction Industry Survey Shows Greater Optimism for Economy than Overall Small Business Sector Buffalo Grove, IL (May 2, 2006) -- In its first survey directed at small businesses in the construction/contractor industry, the International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) measured and compared overall small business to this important business segment.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Small Business Confidence Declines from Start of 2006 Buffalo Grove, IL (April 25, 2006) -- Small businesses in the United States are less confident than at the beginning of the year, which had already declined from the beginning of 2005, according to a new study from the International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB). The businesses surveyed still reflect confidence in providing increased compensation to employees and the outlook for hiring.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Small Business Renews Optimism: Hiring to Increase, Fuel Cost Worries Persist Buffalo Grove, IL (February 2, 2006) -- As 2006 begins, American small business is nearly as confident as it was at the beginning of 2005, reversing a pessimistic trend that had gained momentum during 2005, according to a new study from the International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB).
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: American Small Business Now Passing on Increased Fuel Costs to Customers Buffalo Grove, IL (November 21, 2005) -- Although fuel costs have moderated in recent weeks, International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) studies conducted from April through October show heightened concern about these costs and a majority of those impacted are now passing them on to customers.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Small Business Optimism Wanes; Concerns Grow about Economy, Revenue Expectations and Hiring BUFFALO GROVE, IL (November 9, 2005) -- As the end of 2005 approaches, small businesses are more wary of the future as a yearlong trend away from optimism continues, according to a new study from the International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB).
  
  
• IPA SBRB STUDY: 8 in 10 American Small Businesses Not Prepared for Disaster BUFFALO GROVE, IL (November 2, 2005) -- In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and, most recently, Wilma, 79% of American small businesses say they do not have a disaster recovery plan in place, according to a new study from the International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB).
  
  
• IPA SBRB STUDY: Small Business Expresses Increased Concerns about Rising Interest Rates, Finding Quality Employees and Taxes BUFFALO GROVE, IL (August 11, 2005) -- U.S. small businesses are expressing growing concern about increasing interest rates, finding quality employees and taxes, according to a new IPA SBRB study. These factors are tempering earlier optimism about the economy and revenue forecasts for 2005.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Three-Quarters of Small Businesses Feeling Impact of Higher Fuel Costs; Owners Remain Split About Passing Increases on to Customers BUFFALO GROVE, IL (July 20, 2005) -- Small businesses continue to feel the increasing impact of higher fuel costs according to the latest International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) poll.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Survey: Business Optimism Tempered by Concern About Healthcare, Fuel and Employment Costs BUFFALO GROVE, IL (May 12, 2005)-- More than four months into 2005, small business remains optimistic about business prospects for the remainder of the year, according to a new IPA SBRB study. However, that optimism is somewhat guarded in the face of rising costs for healthcare, fuel and employee compensation.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Two-Thirds of Small Businesses Feeling Impact of Higher Fuel Costs BUFFALO GROVE, IL (April 28, 2005)-- A majority of small businesses are feeling the heat of higher fuel costs according to the latest International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) poll. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of the small businesses responding to the nationwide IPA SBRB poll said they are feeling the impact of rising fuel costs.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Healthcare Coverage an Important Asset to Small Businesses; Two-Thirds Support Employees by Providing Health Insurance BUFFALO GROVE, IL (February 23, 2005)-- Two-thirds of small businesses provide health insurance benefits for their employees according to a new study from the International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB). One-third of the small businesses surveyed do not provide this important benefit.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study: Small Business Bullish for 2005 with Nearly 25% Expecting Significant Revenue Growth and 70% Expecting Overall Improvement for the Year BUFFALO GROVE, IL (February 9, 2005) - Small businesses are preparing for a year of improvement in 2005, with 70% of the respondents participating in the latest International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) poll indicating they expect revenues to be better than last year. Nearly 25% of the small businesses responding to the nationwide IPA SBRB poll said they expect their 2005 revenue to be significantly ahead of 2004. (2/11/05)
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study Shows Small Business Support for Bush Re-Election But Concerns About Healthcare Costs (11/10/04) BUFFALO GROVE, IL (November 10, 2004) -- An International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) study released today indicates owners of small businesses are solidly predicting the re-election of President George W. Bush will lead to improvements in the economy in 2005.
  
  
• IPA SBRB Study Indicates Healthcare Fastest Growing Small Business Cost; General Economy a Major Concern Owners of small businesses contend that healthcare costs are their most rapidly increasing expense, according to the results of the International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) survey. (9/14/04)
  
  
• IPA SBRB Poll: Most businesses expect staff size to remain stable or grow. More than one-third (36%) of the small business owners responding to a new study by the International Profit Associates Small Business Research Board (IPA SBRB) said they planned to hire more staff during the remainder of 2004. (9/3/04)
  
  
• IPA SBRB Poll: Businesses Predict Gains in 2nd Half of 2004 IPA Poll Shows Small Businesses Post First Half 2004 Progress, Projects Greater Gains Through Year End; Owners Optimism Offset By Capital Spending Controls (8/5/04)