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Survey Reveals Entrepreneurial Spirit Still Alive Despite Econom...

Small Business Trends  Wed, 01/28/2009 - 05:00

REDMOND, Wash. (PRESS RELEASE - Jan. 14, 2009) - Although it is hard to find positive economic news in today’s headlines, America’s entrepreneurs appear to be optimistic about 2009.

According to a national survey commissioned by Microsoft Office Live Small Business and Elance Inc., nearly 60 percent of small-business owners believe that 2009 will be as good or better than 2008, while 37 percent are worried about 2009 but believe their businesses will weather the current economic storm.