feeling the pinch

One-Third of Small Businesses Question Ability to Access Credit ...

Small Business Trends  Sat, 01/16/2010 - 17:00

Chicago (PRESS RELEASE – January 16, 2010) – Even with the economy on the mend, many small businesses are still feeling the pinch of the recession.

A new survey from CareerBuilder reveals that 34 percent of small businesses (organizations with 500 employees or less) do not think or are unsure if their companies will be able to access the credit needed in 2010.

Also, 15 percent of small businesses said that an inability to access credit this year will prevent them from adding headcount.


 

A Recession in the Wallet and on the Finger

NYT > Business  Mon, 07/06/2009 - 16:22

Consumers are spending less on jewelry, and the industry is feeling the pinch.


 

Small Business Owners Seek Ways to Combat Recession

Small Business News From 24-7 Press Release  Wed, 11/26/2008 - 01:00

Small business owners feeling the pinch are turning to unusual methods of combating the current recession.