US small businesses feel economic sting

US small businesses feel economic sting

A survey conducted this month by Vistage Worldwide Inc. for The Wall Street Journal found that 57% of small businesses expected the U.S. economy to continue performing badly into next year, up from 42% in April. Entrepreneurs who were surveyed cited supply chain issues, rising prices and labor shortages as the largest factors. Small businesses in manufacturing, consumer products and consumer services were seen as most affected. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)