The NFIB presented findings that showed areas of improvement in the small business economy, such as actual Earnings increases in past 3 months. The NFIB Research Foundation has collected Small Business Economic Trends data with quarterly surveys since the 4th quarter of 1973 and monthly surveys since 1986. This survey… Read More »Small Business Earnings Increasing
“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” — Scott Belsky, co-founder of Behance Scott Belsky (born April 18, 1980) is an American entrepreneur, author and early-stage investor best known for co-creating the online portfolio platform, Behance, Inc. In 2010, Belsky was included in Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative… Read More »Monday Mojo
NFIB’s Optimism Index increased 1.4 point in August, slightly above the historical 46-year average. The NFIB Research Foundation has collected Small Business Economic Trends data with quarterly surveys since the 4th quarter of 1973 and monthly surveys since 1986. This survey was conducted in August 2020.Click here for survey details:… Read More »DBA Businesses Remain Optimistic
The lease terms of the business space can be a major consideration for a buyer. For example, a retail business with a long term lease on a good location can be attractive. But a long term lease on a business needing more space to grow could be a detriment. Or… Read More »Leases can make or break the sale of a business!
RunRepeat surveyed 5055 gym members in August (1st-13th) & 10,824 in May. AZ has one of the lowest cancellation rates! Click here for further details: https://runrepeat.com/gym-members-not-returning 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 »AZ Gym Membership Cancellations – Amongst Lowest
The September 11 attacks (often referred to as 9/11) were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries, and substantial long-term health consequences, in addition to at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. 9/11 is the single deadliest… Read More »Never Forget 9/11
According to Upwork, savings in commute time implies 890 million fewer miles traveled each day. Vehicle Cost (average operating cost for fuel, maintenance, and repairs of 20.54 cents per mile = $183M per day in direct commuting costs) + Life/Property/Environmental Externality (estimate cost per mile of 18.38 cents per mile=$164… Read More »$758M Daily Economic Savings Due to Remote Work
Uncertainty remains. However, buyers are still buying, just mitigating the added risks caused by COVID-19. These are some contract-related questions that are coming up during Due Diligence: Did the business default on any third-party agreements? What are the termination rights on any key contracts? Are counterparties adhering to their contracts?… Read More »COVID-19 Era Due Diligence Part 3
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