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Article: Small Business Owners Zero in on Business Essentials as Optimism Dips, According to the OPEN from American Express(SM) Small Business Monitor.
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- May 8, 2006
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NEW YORK -- American Express:
Nearly Three-Quarters of Small Business Owners Are Absorbing Higher Energy Costs for Now; Despite Challenges, Nearly Half Say They Love What They Do and 'Cannot Imagine' Making a Living Any Other Way
Small business owners, somewhat less upbeat about the economy than they were a year ago, are turning their attention to key areas that are essential to running their business, according to the OPEN from American Express(SM) Small Business Monitor, a semi-annual survey of business owners.
Fewer respondents see growth opportunities over the next six months (68%, down from 85% a year ago), according to a random sample of ...