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In 2018, the average person spent 54.2 minutes commuting each day. This translates to 4.6 hours a week, 18.4 hours a month, and 9.5 full days a year commuting.  See https://www.upwork.com/press/economics/where-remote-work-saves-commuters-most/ Learn more about Delta Business Advisors at: https://deltabusinessadvisors.com or contact us @ 480-686-8062 | Lisa@DeltaBusinessAdvisors.com | Schedule a meeting with Lisa: https://calendly.com/lisariley #DeltaBusinessAdvisors… Read More »Average Daily Commute times increased approx. 10 minutes from 1980

The Federal employees have 10 paid holidays each year. As a private-sector employer, you may or may not provide these holidays off with pay, holidays off without pay, or holiday pay for working on a holiday. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/holidays-paid-holidays-and-holiday-pay-2060447 Learn more about Delta Business Advisors at: https://deltabusinessadvisors.com or contact us @ 480-686-8062… Read More »Labor Day & Christmas, tied for 2nd Place in Companies offering Paid Holidays

Two-thirds of the total respondents said they plan to work from remote during their next vacation (66%). Among those who said they have upcoming Labor Day travel plans, 74% said they would be working for at least part of their Labor Day vacation. HomeToGo’s 2020 Labor Day Traveler Survey was… Read More »2/3 American Travelers Plan Working during Vacation

Previous lows last reported in each sector: • <$500K: Q3 2014 at 22% • $500K-$1MM: Q3 2013 at 36%; Q1 2020 at 32% • $1MM-$2MM: Q1 2014 at 42% • $2MM-$5MM: Q2 2014 at 51% • $5MM-$50MM: Q3 2014 at 63%; Q1 2020 at 55% According to the IBBA and… Read More »Seller market sentiment at record lows

Seller-market sentiment dropped to record lows this quarter, falling well below levels seen during the last eight years. This is the first time in Market Pulse history, dating back to 2012, that seller-market sentiment dropped below 50% in the lower middle market. According to the IBBA and M&A Source 2020… Read More »Market Sentiment Drops to Record Low

Elliott Pollack reviews AZ economic policy history in his Monday Morning Quarterback report yesterday.  Additionally, he provides the chart from Tax Foundation to show marginal Individual Income Tax Rates. Click for yesterday’s report:   http://www.edpco.com/files/MMQ_08312020.pdf Learn more about Delta Business Advisors at: https://deltabusinessadvisors.com or contact us @ 480-686-8062 | Lisa@DeltaBusinessAdvisors.com | Schedule a… Read More »Strong Economic Development Program: Critical to State’s Job Growth

The Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS) complements existing U.S. Census Bureau data collections by providing high-frequency, detailed information on the challenges small businesses are facing during the Coronavirus pandemic as well as their participation in federal programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program.  Phase 2, Week 11 data was collected… Read More »AZ Businesses Reflect National Norms

The Q3 Live Oak Business Pulse report from 491 small businesses and 450 middle market companies conducted between July 2 and July 18, 2020 found that over 2/3rds of small businesses and one third of middle market companies do not have a succession plan (e.g., sell, merge, be acquired, transition,… Read More »Have a Succession Plan? 1 in 4 Small Businesses and 6 in 10 Middle Market Companies Do