RENO, Nev. — Small-business decision-makers from across the country reported a relatively unchanged opinion about the U.S. economy but a slight increase in optimism about their own prospects for revenue growth in 2012 compared to last year, according to a recent small-business opinion poll.
The poll conducted by ORC International and commissioned by EMPLOYERS® revealed that 44% of small businesses believe the U.S. economy will improve in 2012. Last year, 46% believed the economy would be better the following year.
Small businesses are bullish about their own business revenue projections, with 45% expecting revenue growth vs. 17% expecting revenue declines.
