It Figures 11/04
Entrepreneurial concerns, wireless growth and more
of women entrepreneurs are seeking capital to hire staff.
SOURCE: OPEN: The Small BusinessNetwork From American Express
Nearly
2 in5
American workers will look for new jobs within the year.
SOURCE: Spherion Corp.
In 2003,
38%
of small-business loans were made to borrowers with $1 million orless in revenue.
SOURCE: Community ReinvestmentAct
In 2004, the small- and midsize-business market for wirelessservices is expected to grow
93%
from 2003.
SOURCE: The YankeeGroup
Only
25%
of consumers have seen improvement in their financial situationssince 2002.
SOURCE: "The Pulse," by WSLStrategic Retail
| WHAT, ME WORRY? | ||||
| THIRTY-SIX PERCENT ofsmall-business owners deem the overall health of the U.S. economytheir number-one concern. They're also worried about: Source: DollarDaysInternational | ||||
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