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Swyft Filings' team of data scientists and writers produces timely, relevant reports related to entrepreneurship, new business formations, and trends in small business ownership in the United States.

We have direct access to our proprietary product database of over 300,000 small businesses across all 50 states, enabling us to give early and reliable reports. In some cases, we leverage external data sets published by sources that have been vetted by our team for their recency and reputability. Browse our latest data-driven insights below.

These Industries Provide the Most Jobs in Every State (2023)
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These Industries Provide the Most Jobs in Every State (2023)

Relying on the most recent data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Swyft Filings identified the industries employing the most people in every state.
April 04, 2023Read time 6 min
States with the Highest Rates of Small Business Employment
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States with the Highest Rates of Small Business Employment

Using Census Bureau data, Swyft Filings identified the states where small businesses, those with fewer than 500 workers, employ the largest share of people.
March 08, 2023Read time 9 min
States with the Largest Job Increases Over the Last 20 Years
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States with the Largest Job Increases Over the Last 20 Years

How many jobs has your state's economy added in the last two decades? Relying on the most recent federal data, Swyft Filings ranked all 50 states and Washington D.C.
March 21, 2023Read time 11 min
Industry Report 2021
Industry Reports

Industry Report 2021

The annual Swyft Filings State of the Industry Report examines data from new business applications filed across the U.S. to understand how industries are faring.
January 10, 2023Read time 12 min

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Using Census Bureau data, Swyft Filings identified the states where small businesses, those with fewer than 500 workers, employ the largest share of people.
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These Industries Provide the Most Jobs in Every State (2023)

Relying on the most recent data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Swyft Filings identified the industries employing the most people in every state.
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States with the Largest Job Increases Over the Last 20 Years

How many jobs has your state's economy added in the last two decades? Relying on the most recent federal data, Swyft Filings ranked all 50 states and Washington D.C.
States with the Highest Rates of Small Business Employment
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States with the Highest Rates of Small Business Employment

Using Census Bureau data, Swyft Filings identified the states where small businesses, those with fewer than 500 workers, employ the largest share of people.
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Cities with the Most Opportunity for New Retail Storefronts

These are the cities with the most opportunity for new retail locations in 2023, based on an analysis of retail space vacancy, rental cost, and new space being built.
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Cities with the Most Competitive Office Lease Markets

Despite higher interest rates, a slowing economy, and shifting work habits, the office lease market in these 35 cities remains strong.
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These Industries Provide the Most Jobs in Every State (2023)

Relying on the most recent data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Swyft Filings identified the industries employing the most people in every state.
States with the Highest Rates of Small Business Employment
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States with the Highest Rates of Small Business Employment

Using Census Bureau data, Swyft Filings identified the states where small businesses, those with fewer than 500 workers, employ the largest share of people.
Header Image - States with the largest job increases
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States with the Largest Job Increases Over the Last 20 Years

How many jobs has your state's economy added in the last two decades? Relying on the most recent federal data, Swyft Filings ranked all 50 states and Washington D.C.
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Industry Reports

Industry Report 2021

The annual Swyft Filings State of the Industry Report examines data from new business applications filed across the U.S. to understand how industries are faring.
City restaurant storefront
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Cities with the Most Opportunity for New Retail Storefronts

These are the cities with the most opportunity for new retail locations in 2023, based on an analysis of retail space vacancy, rental cost, and new space being built.
Savannah Georgia
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Cities with the Most Competitive Office Lease Markets

Despite higher interest rates, a slowing economy, and shifting work habits, the office lease market in these 35 cities remains strong.
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How America's Small Businesses are Handling Pay Raises in a Competitive Job Market

Although a tight labor market might benefit job seekers, it's squeezing employers—including small businesses.
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Industry Reports

2019 Swyft Filings State of the Industry Report

The Swyft Filings State of the Industry Report provides an examination of business formation trends by looking at the number of newly-created businesses by industry type between 2018 and 2019.
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Industry Report 2017

The Swyft Filings State of the Industry Report provides an overview of business trends by looking at the number of newly-created businesses by industry type between 2016 and 2017.
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2018 Swyft Filings State of the Industry Report

The Swyft Filings State of the Industry Report provides an examination of business formation trends by looking at the number of newly-created businesses by industry type between 2017 and 2018.

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