Small Business
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Small Business Credit Survey
Fed Small Business features small business research and analysis by the 12 Reserve Banks of the Federal Reserve System, including the national Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) and related data, reports, and partner opportunities.
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Paycheck Protection Program Lending in the Twelfth Federal Reserve District: Snapshots by State
These PPP Snapshots provide data profiles of where PPP loans went in each of the nine states that comprise the Twelfth Federal Reserve District: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
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Plan. Prepare. Prevail. A Disaster Financial Readiness & Recovery Blueprint
Be prepared before a public health or natural disaster strikes your household, community or small business. The Kansas City Fed developed an array of materials to help you be prepared before and after a disaster.
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Small business owners are using AI in some surprising ways. Here’s why the Fed is interested
Many small businesses are using, or considering using, artificial intelligence (AI), according to responses to the Fed’s Small Business Credit Survey collected in 2024. A Fed analyst shares which survey results surprised her, and small-business owners share their experiences using AI.
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Fed’s survey findings woven into the fabric of women-owned businesses
SBCS Firms in Focus data shed light on the unique challenges women-owned businesses face. Here’s what downtown Cleveland, Ohio boutique owners Emily and Elaina Kovach say about their experience.
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The Quarterly Catch-up, Q2 2025
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between April 1 and June 30, 2025, on topics affecting communities.
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Where small businesses bank and why: Insights from the Small Business Credit Survey
Strong relationships with financial services providers are vital to the success of small businesses. Data from the 2023 Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) gives insight into what small businesses value most in these relationships.
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The Quarterly Catch-up, Q1 2025
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between January 1 and March 31, 2025, on topics affecting communities.
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Key insights from the 2024 Small Business Credit Survey
The 2024 Small Business Credit Survey revealed a decline in revenue growth, with more firms experiencing revenue decreases. Credit applications stayed steady, but fewer firms sought financing from large banks, turning to smaller banks and alternative lenders.
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The Quarterly Catch-up, Q4 2024
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between October 1 and December 31, 2024, on topics affecting marginalized communities.