Approximately 61% of small business owners feel stressed, with 56% of that group reporting they lose sleep over business challenges, primarily due to financial concerns.
The survey revealed that 47% of small business owners faced cash shortfalls, leading to significant financial decisions, with 46% dipping into personal savings and 30% halting their salaries.
Despite the challenges, a significant portion of small business owners remains optimistic, with 51% reporting better business performance compared to 2023 and 84% hopeful for improvements by 2025.
Political sentiment also plays a role in economic outlooks: 63% of Democrats believe in an economic improvement within a year, compared to just 49% of Republicans and 39% of Independents.
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