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IPFS News Link • Economy - Economics USA

Survey Says: Small Businesses Say The Economy Sucked In March

04-13-2010 • Businessinsider.com/ & Calculatedriskblog.com

“The March reading is very low and headed in the wrong direction,” said Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB chief economist. “Something isn’t sitting well with small business owners. Poor sales and uncertainty continue to overwhelm any other good news about the economy.” ... After a devastating period of employment reductions, employment change per firm hit the “zero line” in March. .... While actual job reductions may have halted, plans to create new jobs remain weak. ... Only nine percent (seasonally adjusted) reported unfilled job openings, down two points and historically low, showing little hope for a lower unemployment rate.

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Reported By Jack Gregson

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