In many states throughout the United States, small businesses are on the rise. Because so many people have recently been laid off due to tough economic times, it seems that these people without work took some initiative to finally start their own business. Some of these small businesses would have never been started if not for the owners being laid off. Now that’s not to say that there are not some places that are not struggling, but there are many a small business still doing significantly well for themselves.
More and more individuals are looking to be supporters of their local economy. That tends to drive more revenues for businesses that are owned and operated locally. Super centers and large chains are not dominating like they used to because people want to see their money and efforts in action. Many small and local businesses promote other local places and this is a perk to local residents.
I found this infographic regarding small business, and I thought I would share it with you all. It is interesting to see where these small businesses are really thriving, and then others not so much. Take a look for yourself to see where in the United States local business is growing.
