When trying to better understand small firms, some of the most important questions center on employment and jobs: How many jobs do small firms create? What is the quality of those jobs - particularly in terms of stability and security? Much of what we know about small firms comes from federal data, but like any data source, there are very real constraints that inhibit the insight provided by the available data. 

We’re pleased to share the release of a new Small Firm Diaries issue brief, “Big Challenges for Small Firms,” by Laura Freschi, Timothy Ogden, and Jonathan Morduch.