L-R Joe Biden and Donald Trump

Twice as many small business owners (SBOs) believe a Trump presidency will positively impact their business more than a Biden presidency would.

This is according to a new study from retirement plan provider ShareBuilder 401(k) that showed half of 500 SBOs surveyed think the outcome of this year's presidential election will have a real impact on improving their business, even more than lower interest rates or local government policies. The survey found one-third of SBOs think a Trump win will have the greatest positive impact on their business while 16% of SBOs believe a Biden victory will help improve their business prospects.

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