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Majority Of Small Business Owners Are Happy

The majority of American small business owners are happy, despite economic challenges over the past few years, according to a new survey from TD Bank. The survey found 69 percent of small business polled for the TD Small Business Happiness Index would describe themselves as "very happy," with 61 percent believing they are happier than their peers. In addition, the pressures of the recent recession have not deterred small business owners from entrepreneurship, as 87 percent say that five years from now, they're likely to still be running their own business. 

Many Small business Owners Think Worst of Recession Yet To Come

MerchantCircle, a social network for local business owners, has shared some results from its first Mechant Confidence Index survey of over 12,000 business owners. The firm found that only 23% of merchants believe the worst of the recession is behind us, although only 5.7% expect their businesses to fail.

More Evidence of Retirement Concerns

Retirement planning just doesn't seem to be feasible for many small business owners. Nearly half just don't think they will have the money.