One of the goals for this index was to ascertain what public policy and economic issues are most prevalent for business owners. The results from this survey and same-store sales data show that merchants are fiercely hyper-local. They rely on their
personal connections, including friends and family members, financial advisors and other small business owners not only for financial support but also for knowledge and guidance on how to be successful in those first crucial years of starting and
building their business.
personal connections, including friends and family members, financial advisors and other small business owners not only for financial support but also for knowledge and guidance on how to be successful in those first crucial years of starting and
building their business.
