Most of the indicators used by our friends, the Economists, don't work well for Business Managers. Global statistics or information that doesn't relate to our customers and suppliers isn't helpful.
Here's a recent article from the Wall Street Journal that suggests how small businesses can use the Unemployment Rate (look at local trends and rates). More interesting, it introduces you to four new (aren't you excited?) measures that give small business decision-makers a lot of what they need to know. Enjoy.
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