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Small Businesses Shift Focus To Growth

Small business focus has moved from survival to growth for the first time since 2006, according to the American Express Open Small Business Monitor. Six months ago, the Open Small Business Monitor indicated small businesses were doing better, due in part to streamlining operations and cutting costs over the course of the recession. Now it appears they are taking advantage of growth opportunities, looking to hire and make investments in their businesses.

Small Businesses See Growth In 2011

Half of small business owners (50%) are optimistic about their chances for growth in 201, according to a new survey released by Paychex.  At the same time, nearly half (47%) report that recent government regulations have slowed or prevented growth.

Gearing Up Your Business to Grow

How badly do you want your business to grow? Since I'm guessing that all of you would very much like your business to grow, we have some good news to share. There are currently many opportunities for growth, but businesses need to be proactive in order to take advantage of them.

U.S. Executives Positive On Business Outlook

U.S. executives continued to express stronger optimism for improved business activity over the next 12 months, compared with their European counterpart who project flat conditions, according to a new survey by KMPG International.U.S. manufacturing executives continued to show the strongest sentiment among 6,200 respondents worldwide, with 73 percent expecting improved business activity over the next 12 months, compared with 71 percent in February and 65 percent last October.

Businesses Plan to Grow Despite Recession

Intuit, the makers of Quickbooks, Quicken, and TurboTax, are doing their part to keep small business owner morale high. Over the last couple months they have discussed study results indicating strong growth for small businesses over the coming decade as well as an optimistic outlook for small business artisans.