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As 2011 draws to a close, what are the biggest challenges small business owners are facing? And what is their outlook for the coming year? A new survey conducted by online survey company Zoomerang Online Surveys and Polls and my company, GrowBiz Media, creates a mixed picture.

Overall, the survey found SMBs in a “holding pattern,” with many seeing little growth this year and planning few changes for the next. However, there’s also some positive news: “Many small businesses are optimistic about 2012 despite economic challenges in 2011,” says Alex Terry, general manager at Zoomerang Online Surveys and Polls.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Small Business Outlook for 2012: Business as Usual?