While business owners are generally optimistic about their business, reports the Huffington Post, 71% of the businesses surveyed still believe the economy is still in a recession.

A new study conducted by PNC Bank, reports Virtual-Strategy Magazine, shows that over half of the small businesses surveyed expect their sales to rise of the next six months.

One single incident of workplace violence can destroy a small business, reports Fox Small Business. It is important for small business owners to access the risk placed on the business and each of its employees.