Sixty percent of small business owners say 2009 will be better than 2008, according to a survey by Microsoft Inc.The poll, conducted by Microsoft Office Live Small Business and Elance Inc., indicated that 37 percent of small business owners are worried about 2009, but believe their businesses will weather the current economic storm.
In the survey, 86 percent said they are happier running their own businesses than working for someone else. And more than half said they will maintain their current staffing levels. One-third said they may need to hire contract or freelance help.
The survey of 600 small-business owners was conducted online between Dec. 10-16, according to Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT).
Story comes courtesy of Nashville Business Journal.
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