Since Congress is in recess and pretty much all is quiet on the policy front, this seems like a good week to check out some new research. We cover two Advocacy reports this week, one with more information on microbusiness financing and one on small business contributions to urban economic development.

 

 Credit Card Use by Micros Was Up in 2005 [8:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

About the only thing to say about the research released by Advocacy that is the subject of this week’s lead article is, “Wow!” These findings are a major big deal for micros. Plus final moves on both the House and Senate sides of the Small Business Committees just before final adjournment of the 109th Congress. R.I.P.

 

 Small Business Tortoises Beat Hares [8:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download