For more details, go to Introductory Text or Explanation of Terms. For more information regarding the scope, methodology, and reliability of these data, see County Business Patterns . We have data files from 1989 to 1998 which we can tabulate at various geographic levels and industry detail. Data pertain to the dynamics between years and are already available for a variety of yearly combinations. For a complete time series of U.S. totals and downloadable files in text format, go to SBA's Office of Advocacy Internet site.
Organizations use our data in a variety of ways.
Government agencies and research analysts study changes in the economy, characteristics of small and large companies, and industry trends over time. Corporations use our geographic data to identify new and existing markets in which to sell their products. We are available to answer your questions concerning data content and availability and can assist you with our existing tabulations or a special data request.