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SMB leaders feel largely positive about their business outlook

  • Small and medium-sized businesses are more optimistic about the economy and future compared to global enterprises.
  • While one-quarter of small business owners are perturbed about the economic situation, one-half of them believe economic conditions in the US have fared well to a certain degree.
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