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Small Biz Owners Have Positive Outlook On Sales, Profits

The average small business owner's outlook was largely positive in February, according to new data provided by Office Depot.  Indeed, the Office Depot Small Business Index found that the majority of owners thought the overall economy will improve, and an even greater number believed their particular companies will achieve greater success.

Office Depot Offers Businesses Interest Free Credit Cards

Office Depot said today to mark its 25 years as provider of office supplies and services it is introducing a new “No Interest For Six Months” financing offer to its new and existing credit card holders.

Small Business Economic Outlook Mixed

The overall economic outlook among small-and medium-sized businesses is mixed, according to the latest Office Depot Small Business Index.Only about half of the respondents in the survey anticipate that the overall economy will improve, with most forecasting an inflationary environment and rising interest rates.

Small Business Confidence Slowly Improving

Overall small businesses attitudes toward the economy improved in October, according to a new survey from Office Depot.Specifically, small business confidence has increased significantly in terms of their overall economic forecast for the next six months, with more businesses anticipating higher company sales, profits and capital spending, while more respondents believe it will be easier to obtain a bank loan as well.

Office Depot Survey Speaks To Low Hiring, Loan Numbers

If the latest Office Depot Small Business Index is correct, it could be quite some time before the average small business does a significant amount of hiring - or receives much money from banks.  A new report relayed some fairly decisive figures on those subjects.

Economy Forcing Small Businesses To Cut Back

While many reports say the economy is slowly leveling out or improving, the new results from Office Depot's Small Business Index show that small businesses are still facing uncertain times and are continuing to feel the effects of the economic downturn.More than a third (38%) of small businesses indicated they have been impacted by the economic slowdown and are compensating by "limiting business travel," 29 percent are "cutting advertising expenditures," and 22 percent are "outsourcing fewer jobs."

What's it Like to Run a Mobile Home-Based Business?

Many of you reading this probably run home businesses. How many of you run mobile home businesses?