State Small Business Profiles
The economic condition of small businesses in the United States, each of the
50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories is illustrated in
Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories. Each state profile contains
sections on the following topics: the number of firms, industry composition, small
business income, banking, women and minority business ownership, and employment. The 2008
state profiles have just been released. See how your state fares in small business.
Obama Small Business Rescue Plan
Small businesses are responsible for more than two-thirds of new job creation, making
their success a vital part of turning our economy around. Read how Barack Obama plans
to help small businesses move forward, pay their workers, and grow.
What Is a Small Business?
Being a Small Business can open opportunities for federal contracts and other government
special programs. Learn what criteria the government uses to define a business as small.
