SmartPulse — our weekly nonscientific reader poll in SmartBrief on Small Business — tracks feedback from small-business owners. We run the poll question each Thursday in our e-newsletter.
Last week, we asked: Has the S&P decision to downgrade the U.S. credit rating affected your business?
- No — 68.89%
- Yes, in a negative way — 28.89%
- Yes, in a positive way — 2.22%
It’s good to know that the majority of businesses have not been negatively affected by the nation’s credit downgrade. But the fact that nearly 30% have should send the message that our country’s financial situation is cause for concern.
While each of us is entitled to our respective political opinions, one thing is for certain — it’s important to pay attention to what’s happening in government and in the financial markets. Know the issues and develop your own opinions.
Sharlyn Lauby is the HR Bartender and president of ITM Group.