Small Business Outlook Survey 2013

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Outlook Survey Results June 2013 The Small Business Climate Remains Bleak Nearly 8 out of 10 (77%) small businesses continue to think the e economy is on the wrong track. SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP 61% of small businesses do not plan to hire next year. 61% • will not hire next year The Health Care Law is the Top Concern Among Small Businesses Concern about the 2010 health care bill continues to grow: 49% 50 JUNE 2013 40 39% JUNE 2012 30 Small businesses who rate the health care bill as their greatest concern 79% think the health care law will make coverage more expensive. ш 79% • Will make coverage more expensive Small businesses are not prepared for the health care law's new requirements. Prepared • Not prepared 30% 44% • Unaware of what is required 26% The employer mandate will reduce hiring*: • Cut back on employee hours 27% Reduce hiring • Replace full time staff with part time workers 24% 20% *Of businesses impacted by the employer mandate OF SPIRIT US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE