The eighth annual First Citizens Bank Small Business Forecast found more than two-thirds (67%) of business owners surveyed described their business as being successful in the past year. Only 42% of those surveyed reported feeling confident in the economic conditions for the next 12 months. Despite the economic outlook, 80% indicated they were confident in their businesses' growth in the next year.
The eighth annual First Citizens Bank Small Business Forecast found more than two-thirds (67%) of business owners surveyed described their business as being successful in the past year. Only 42% of those surveyed reported feeling confident in the economic conditions for the next 12 months. Despite the economic outlook, 80% indicated they were confident in their businesses' growth in the next year.