A recent study by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy highlights the important role of small business, like Empire Today, in job creation and job loss in the US economy. The statistics show that during the 1990s and into the early part of the 2000s, small business created about 65% of all new jobs in the US. However, during the latest recession they also accounted for 60% of job losses.

Many of the new jobs created by small businesses were in new startups and expanding firms, particularity mid-sized businesses. These new startups and high growth mid-size firms play a major role in the labor market. For example, businesses such as Empire Flooring help to contribute to society by providing job opportunities in a positive working environment. Therefore, it's important for government policy to foster an environment that encourages startups and business expansion. These firms have been hardest hit during the 2008 recession, and many have yet to bounce back as quickly as large businesses have been able to do.

The county of Lake is coming up with a latest "buy local" program in order to support Lake County's local business, and to keep generating more money in the local economy.
The officials of Lake County were in the opinion that they have always motivated local business and this new venture is focused at encouraging local vendors to seek local business with the county. Lake County Board Chairman David Stolman of Buffalo Grove said that "Local business is the backbone of their economy and by encouraging local business they can keep money circulating inside the community as it boosts the local economy, and can help businesses grow, leading to more employment. As a result of this new initiative, County officials project potentially $16 million in the local economy.

A highly optimized small business search directory that specializes in listings for hire and rental companies is set to be launched in the UK next week. The business directory, called Anything For Hire, offers users access to one of the largest databases of approved and reliable hire companies covering a vast array of services and products. If, for example, you need to hire an SEO consultant for your new company, or some computer or IT equipment for your new office, you can find some great options here. Other listings include housing rentals and dog walkers.

The database is updated daily with new services and products, and the easy to use website allows users to search for a desired company via product or location. Each listing features superb graphics and high quality images to help users visualize the product or service offered by the listed companies.