"Interestingly, koi, when put in a fish bowl, will only grow up to three inches. When this same fish is placed in a large tank, it will grow to about nine inches long. In a pond koi can reach lengths of eighteen inches. Amazingly, when placed in a lake, koi can grow to three feet long. The metaphor is obvious. You are limited by how you see the world."
-- Vince Poscente

Friday, April 23, 2010

Small Business Owners Still Doubtful about Economic Turnaround

Blog By JULIA L. ROGERS, AOL SMALL BUSINESS

Small businesses aren't quite buying the reality of economic recovery yet, reveals a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in March. Most have continued to be tight-budgeted, stalling hiring and expansion in the sector.

Entrepreneurs in small companies across industries are still frustrated as they watch larger companies get low-interest credit and enjoy rejuvenated businesses. Unfortunately, their pessimism and failure to take advantage of all benefits offered to them is seriously affecting the strength and speed of the recovery. Because of sour attitudes among those in the small business community, economic experts believe that President Barack Obama has his work cut out for him as he attempts to move forward with fresh policies to help smaller companies add jobs and expand. Reuters reports that issues related to employment and job opportunities are critical in this congressional election year and could make or break results...

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