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Live Oak BusinessPulse
The BusinessPulse provides detailed analysis and reporting on small business sentiment, including economic position, economic confidence, and credit outlook for small and middle market companies. Take a deep dive into the Q3 data and discover how businesses feel about their past performance and what they expect in the next 12 months.
Although many small businesses remain concerned about the economy, their expectations of their financial condition and perceptions of the economy have improved since last quarter.
Sales and profits increased for the third consecutive quarter, leading many small businesses to feel more optimistic about the next 12 months.
Demand for additional credit continues to be limited in the small businesses segment.
Source: Live Oak Q3 2023 BusinessPulse Survey Results (Powered by Barlow Research)
Barlow Research surveys more than 2,800 companies annually across the U.S. to gather current viewpoints and draws on years of data to provide in-depth research on economic trends to the commercial banking sector. Barlow has a long-standing relationship with Live Oak Bank, primarily through powering the BusinessPulse. In addition, Barlow Research has provided industry analysis for vertical selection, competitive intelligence on the digital account opening and lending processes. Live Oak Bank is also a member of Barlow Research’s flagship Small Business Banking program.
Joel Mueller
Managing Partner & Research Director
jmueller@barlowresearch.com | 763.253.1806
Barlow Research Associates, Inc.
917 Lilac Drive North, Minneapolis, MN 55422