Beyond the Trends

Last year talk of recession was thick in the air, but customers were still buying. Costs had risen, but businesses worked hard not to pass those on. When they finally had to, surprisingly the customers paid. The economy in 2023 outperformed expectations, however continued rise in the cost of everything is weighing heavily on business owners' minds.

Beyond the Trends is a quarterly report written by Experian Business Information Services. The report offers a unique view of the small business economy based on what we see in the data. With up to date information on over 25 million active businesses and how they perform from a credit standpoint. Experian will share insights and commentary on how economic conditions, public policy, and other factors might shape future small business performance.