America’s small businesses have experienced a “greater” Great Recession than other business segments, and the nation’s prospects for economic recovery depend importantly on the prospects for those small businesses, according to a new report published today by TD Economics, in partnership with TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank. Titled, “Small and Medium Sized Businesses Key [...]
17 New Palmetto State Agents in ’09, Another 26 Planned For 2010 Allstate Insurance Company appointed 17 new exclusive agents in South Carolina last year. Now, the company is ramping up its recruiting again – looking for 26 more South Carolina agency owners this year. Allstate plans to achieve that goal by focusing on professionals [...]
Colliers’ Spring 2010 Retail Highlights report shows positive occupancy growth in 43 of 47 markets surveyed; decreased construction activity in all but a few markets; and a rising but soon-to-stabilize retail vacancy rate Colliers’ annual Streets of Gold ranking shows broad declines worldwide Colliers International issued its Spring 2010 Retail Highlights report on the heels [...]
Leading national consumer credit counseling agency launches quarterly CredAbility Consumer Distress Index While the U.S. economy is showing signs of recovery, the average U.S. consumer remains in financial distress – despite a significant pullback in household spending. These conclusions are among several key findings of the CredAbility Consumer Distress Index, a new quarterly measure that [...]