Small Business Outlook in 2014 [Infographic]

What's the consensus among small business owners about the economy, spending, hiring, and financing? According to a recent survey, owner optimism is up.

According to a January 2014 survey and infographic by Balboa Capital:

• 75% of business owners feel the economy is improving, a 3% increase over 2013.

• 84% expect flat or higher economic growth, a 1% increase over 2013. 

• The top areas small businesses are spending are in capital equipment (27%), marketing (33%), and hiring (22%).

• 78% of small business owners are expecting unchanged or higher revenues in 2014.

• 73% of small business owners feel confident about the future of their business.

Infographic - 2014 Small Business Survey

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Infographic by: www.balboacapital.com

Looking for more small business infographics? See:

• Small Business Spending in 2014 [Infographic]

• The History and Future of Small Business Health Insurance [Infographic]

• Health Insurance Trends All Small Businesses Need to Know [Infographic]

• Small Business 2014 Economy and Hiring Outlook [Infographic]