According to CNBC, it still remains hard for small businesses to get funding from traditional banks. Many small businesses are turning to smaller community banks or alternative funding in attempt to raise capital.

Small businesses will have the opportunity to bid on government contracts this summer, reports the Washington Post. Almost $2 billion dollars in contracts will be open for bid, a majority of the contracts are in the defense sector.  

According to CNN Small Business, the number of small business offering health insurance has declined. During the period of 2000-2011 companies providing health insurance dropped  from 47% to 38%.