Small Businesses
Connect with usThe Economic Census is the official 5-year measure of American business.
You could be one of the nearly 4 million business owners who will receive Economic Census forms in December. Read more ›
"The Census Bureau is the most important agency when it comes to counting, differentiating, and understanding the relative importance of small businesses in the U.S. economy."
- Giuseppe Gramigna, Chief Economist, U.S. Small Business Administration
Information for Small Business Owners
- View the 2012 Economic Census forms
- View a video of how response to the Economic Census makes a difference for small businesses
- View an interview with WWL TV (New Orleans, LA) on how small businesses can take advantage of the Economic Census Note: this will take you to a non government site
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- Articles and fact sheets
- Talking points and FAQs
Small Business Data Highlights
- Small business industry snapshots
- Get small business data:
Statistics about business size | Economic Census | Nonemployer Statistics | Survey of Business Owners - Small business resources from the U.S. Census Bureau
- Small business resources from the ASBDC
| Key Dates | |
|---|---|
| Any time | Economic Census collects data that benefits your business |
| Nov 2012 | Economic Census forms coming to some businesses in November, most in mid December |
| Dec 2012 | Watch for your form |
| Jan 2013 | Complete your form. Your industry / community is counting on you |
| Feb 12, 2013 | Forms due. In a pinch? 30-day extensions are available |
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