Small Businesses See Glass Half-full
There are a lot of doom and gloom out there. Economists around the country seem to agree that the U.S. economy in a downturn. How deep and how long it will take is someone think the best way. The ever-optimistic Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, has said recently: "My general impression is that the recession longer and deeper than you think most of them. This is not too short and superficial." Whereas previous studies of the National Small Business Association (NABE) survey of small and medium enterprises and American Express OPEN back seems to make these assessments, it is many small business owners sheets are optimistic about their ability, a successful year. Among the highlights: * Higher energy costs resulted in 37% of companies to raise prices, but 18% have invested in energy efficient equipment or upgrades * 70% of small business owners remain confident about the prospects of your company * 70% of companies have succeeded in adequate funding be secured, compared with 67% in 2007 * Grow 71% of entrepreneurs plan their businesses within the next 6 months * Rent Almost 40% of small businesses plan for the next six months * 86% of the entrepreneurs describe themselves as "Glass half full" people, when Eric spoke so eloquently in his latest post (on PaySimple Blog) and Sarah discussed last Monday, offering small businesses the fuel for the U.S. economic engine. On the heels of small business week, and in the middle of that most experts believe that giving is a recession, we want you PaySimple all the best in 2008. We know what we are hard, but we remain confident in your ability to remain in the face of adversity strong. We are 110% behind all those who aspire to a better life and a piece of the American dream.