Downturn impacts 90% of small business

New survey by the Credit Research Foundation shows business shifting focus from driving revenue to preserving cash flow.

Details:

  • 90% report that the economy has had a direct negative effect on their business, up from 77% in November 2008
  • 44% report that they have shifted their focus on revenue and market share to cash flow and profitability, up from 30% in November 2008
  • 81% say their customers are experiencing tightening of bank financing, up from 68% in November 2008
  • 65% report that they are experiencing a slowdown in customer payments