Small Business Economic Confidence Up in November
Small business owners' confidence in the U.S. economy rose for the fourth straight month in November as the Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM) surged 10 points to 130.
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November 27, 2006
November 16, 2006
Small Businesses' Optimism on Economy Up Sharply
The Discover® Small Business Watch (SM) rose sharply in October 2006 as business owners reported improvements in cash flow and greater willingness to invest in business development. The Watch, based on surveys with 1,000 small business owners, rose to 120 from 107.7 in September.
November 15, 2006
'Getting Away From It All' Going Out of Style?
More than one-third (37%) of U.S. workers anticipate not using all of their time off this year, according to a new Hudson survey. In fact, one in four workers (24%) have not taken any time off this year.
November 1, 2006
Hudson Employment Index (SM) Up to 101.4
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose .9 points in October to 101.4, up from last month’s 2006 annual low reading.
October 18, 2006
Younger Workers Want More, Connection That Is
When it comes to the workplace, younger employees crave more feedback, access to managers and social interaction than their older counterparts, according to a new survey by Hudson.
October 4, 2006
U.S. Workers Forecast Less Hiring on the Horizon
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) decreased to 100.5 in September, the lowest reading so far this year.
September 26, 2006
Small Businesses Upbeat on Economy
The Discover® Small Business Watch (SM) rose to 107.7 in September as small business owners expressed increased confidence in the U.S. economy.
September 20, 2006
Managers Rate Themselves Highly; Workers Not So Sure
Nearly all managers (92%) consider themselves to be an excellent or good boss. However, the latest Hudson survey found that employees do not necessarily agree.
August 30, 2006
Worker Confidence Up Despite Dip in Expected Hiring
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose one point to 102.9 in August, a moderate increase albeit the most substantial since May.
August 29, 2006
eBay Tops with Online Shoppers
Forty-one percent (41%) of American adults have a favorable opinion of eBay while 16% have an unfavorable view.
August 28, 2006
Small Business Owners Rate Economy Strong but See Worsening Business Conditions Ahead
Discover Business Card released the results of the inaugural Discover® Small Business Watch (SM) today, a new monthly Index of economic confidence of the nation’s 22 million small businesses with five or fewer employees.
August 28, 2006
Discover ® Card Survey Finds 67% of Small Business Owners Happy to Remain Small
Nearly 67% of owners of businesses with five or fewer employees are quite happy to have their companies remain small and 61% don’t expect to work for anyone else before they retire.
August 2, 2006
U.S. Worker Confidence Unaffected by Mideast Turmoil, Stock Performance and Gas Prices
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) held steady at 101.9 in July, marking the third consecutive month that the measure of worker confidence has remained essentially unchanged.
July 19, 2006
Home and Office - Workers Want It All
While only 23 percent of U.S. employees work from home or are given that option, most of the work force (59 percent) believes that telecommuting at least part-time is the ideal work situation.
July 12, 2006
Private Business Owners Split on Economy
An inaugural survey of more than 600 private business owners in the United States whose companies employ at least 50 people showed decidedly mixed views on the current and future state of the U.S. economy.
July 5, 2006
Workers Confidence Holds Steady in June
After declining in May, U.S. worker confidence in the employment market held steady in June, as the Hudson Employment Index(SM) shifted up 0.1 points to 102.4.
June 28, 2006
Most Americans Wild for Walmart
A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted on June 28, 2006 found that 69% of Americans have a favorable opinion of Walmart, including 29% who have a very favorable opinion of the retail giant.
June 27, 2006
Americans Concerned About Inflation
Thirty-six percent (36%) of Americans are very worried about inflation over the next year or so.
June 27, 2006
Rasmussen Reports Offers Local Consumer Index Surveys
Rasmussen Reports said today that it will offer sponsorship opportunities for state and local market editions of the Rasmussen Consumer Index™, the company’s national measure of economic confidence.
June 21, 2006
Americans Unfamiliar With Bernanke
When Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks, financial markets tremble. In recent weeks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has fallen hundreds of points in response to the new Chairman’s comments on the state of the economy.
