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Bank of America Small Business Owner Report: Atlanta Local Breakdown

Bank of America Small Business Owner Report: Atlanta Bank of America's Small Business Owner Report is a semi-annual study exploring the concerns, aspirations and perspectives of small business owners across the country. The spring 2013 Report surveyed a national representative sample of 1,000 small business owners in the United States with annual revenue between $100,000 and $4,999,999 and employing between 2 and 99 employees. Atlanta Small Business Owners (SBOS) feel healthier as a result of owning a small business 56% of SBOS rate their health better as a result of running their small business As the result of running their small business, 33% of SBOS said they actually exercise more 34% of SB0S eat more healthily While 60% of SBOS feel that they manage the stress associated with owning a small business well, there are still a number of sources of stress for small business owners Despite feeling healthier, small business owners cite achieving a work-life balance as their top source of stress 69% On average, 69% of Atlanta SBOS work more than 40 hours a week In the past year,55% of Atlanta SBOS went to work while sick SBOS not only look after their health, but contribute to the health and happiness of their employees through innovative solutions Atlanta small business owners provide employees: 45% 38% 36% 29% Health/wellness Additional amenities, such as healthy snacks, free lunches, massages Team building activities, such as sports teams or excursions Flexible hours/work from home options benefits 23% 19% 9% 9% Schedule time for On premise day care/allow children to Allow use of social Discounted services and/or goods media during work hours volunteering and community service come in SBOS in Atlanta feel optimistic about the health of their business moving forward but cautious about the forecast for the national economy 92% of small business owners expect revenue to either increase or stay the same in the next year $ $ $ 86% of small business owners expect to hire more employees or retain the same number of employees in the next year When asked what are the leading concerns for the success of small businesses, Atlanta SBOS said: 77% Recovery of consumer spending 67% 65% 61% Consumer confidence Таxes Commodities prices III 58% 58% 58% 40% Effectiveness of government leaders Credit availability Strength of the U.S. dollar Health care benefits/costs SBOS in Atlanta are prepared for the unexpected, including natural disasters, staff reductions and medical emergencies and recognize the impact an unforeseen event could have on their business On average, owners in Atlanta feel their business could last five months if a significant disruption were to occur before needed financial assistance National average: 5 months Only 34% of Atlanta small business owners have been impacted by a significant disruption, but 51% have a plan in place to handle a possible incident For more information, visit Bankof America about.bankofamerica.com Bank of America Small Business Owner Report: Atlanta Bank of America's Small Business Owner Report is a semi-annual study exploring the concerns, aspirations and perspectives of small business owners across the country. The spring 2013 Report surveyed a national representative sample of 1,000 small business owners in the United States with annual revenue between $100,000 and $4,999,999 and employing between 2 and 99 employees. Atlanta Small Business Owners (SBOS) feel healthier as a result of owning a small business 56% of SBOS rate their health better as a result of running their small business As the result of running their small business, 33% of SBOS said they actually exercise more 34% of SB0S eat more healthily While 60% of SBOS feel that they manage the stress associated with owning a small business well, there are still a number of sources of stress for small business owners Despite feeling healthier, small business owners cite achieving a work-life balance as their top source of stress 69% On average, 69% of Atlanta SBOS work more than 40 hours a week In the past year,55% of Atlanta SBOS went to work while sick SBOS not only look after their health, but contribute to the health and happiness of their employees through innovative solutions Atlanta small business owners provide employees: 45% 38% 36% 29% Health/wellness Additional amenities, such as healthy snacks, free lunches, massages Team building activities, such as sports teams or excursions Flexible hours/work from home options benefits 23% 19% 9% 9% Schedule time for On premise day care/allow children to Allow use of social Discounted services and/or goods media during work hours volunteering and community service come in SBOS in Atlanta feel optimistic about the health of their business moving forward but cautious about the forecast for the national economy 92% of small business owners expect revenue to either increase or stay the same in the next year $ $ $ 86% of small business owners expect to hire more employees or retain the same number of employees in the next year When asked what are the leading concerns for the success of small businesses, Atlanta SBOS said: 77% Recovery of consumer spending 67% 65% 61% Consumer confidence Таxes Commodities prices III 58% 58% 58% 40% Effectiveness of government leaders Credit availability Strength of the U.S. dollar Health care benefits/costs SBOS in Atlanta are prepared for the unexpected, including natural disasters, staff reductions and medical emergencies and recognize the impact an unforeseen event could have on their business On average, owners in Atlanta feel their business could last five months if a significant disruption were to occur before needed financial assistance National average: 5 months Only 34% of Atlanta small business owners have been impacted by a significant disruption, but 51% have a plan in place to handle a possible incident For more information, visit Bankof America about.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America Small Business Owner Report: Atlanta Local Breakdown

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Bank of America's Small Business Owner Report is a semi-annual study exploring the concerns, aspirations and perspectives of small business owners across the country. The spring 2013 Report surveyed a...

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