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Small biz optimism remains stagnant

Small-business owners’ optimism remains fixed at zero, which is neither optimistic nor pessimistic, as confidence regarding today’s financial climate couldn’t counterbalance worse expectations for future revenues and capital spending allocation, according to Wells Fargo & Co.’s third-quarter results from its Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index.

By Amanda McGrory-Dixon | Updated on July 28, 2011

Small-business owners’ optimism remains fixed at zero, which is neither optimistic nor pessimistic, as confidence regarding today’s financial climate couldn’t counterbalance worse expectations for future revenues and capital spending allocation, according to Wells Fargo & Co.’s third-quarter results from its Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index.

“Business owners are demonstrating a reluctance to invest in their businesses and are holding onto cash,” says Doug Case, Wells Fargo small business segment manager. “In recent months, we’ve seen strong growth in deposit balances as business owners prepare for potential business challenges and save for future opportunities.”

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