Who say's it's all doom and gloom?

It can be difficult to look at the economy with a 'the glass in half full' attitude and even the most optimistic of us can feel it's all doom and gloom for small businesses marketing themselves at the moment. But things look like they are on the upturn in recession-hit Britain.  I think small businesses are one of this country’s little-known success stories. The Happy Small Business Report we collated shows the positive impact they have right across the country. Small businesses make up a substantial proportion of the UK economy and they can play a major role in steering us all back to better times. And acting positively in a recession is the key to surviving - and even thriving – through the recession. Did you know that most small firms not only expect to make a profit but are looking to grow their businesses and invest in training staff in 2009?