We all know that the turmoil befalling the markets are hurting big business and consumer confidence. But how are smaller businesses faring?
A brand new survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers paints a gloomy picture of concern, caution and restraint. Smaller businesses are cutting investment, slowing hiring, scrapping product launches and expansion plans, reducing their hopes of growth, and generally focusing on getting through the next 12 months.
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How is your business coping with the downturn? by Kristen Le Mesurier
October 14, 2008 | Blog SMH.com