Survey reveals small business owners’ insights and predictions for 2012
Denver, Colo., February 9, 2012 – According to a recent survey of Canadian small business owners, finding good employees is one of the biggest threats to small business. The Alternative Board® (TAB), an international organization headquartered in the U.S.A. that provides advisory boards and coaching services for business owners, CEOs and presidents worldwide, released today the results of a North American survey conducted in December 2011 by a research firm that partners with Fortune 500 companies.

According to the TAB 2011 Small Business Owners survey, 40 percent of Canadian small business owners reported sluggish demand and the failure to attract top talent as their top two biggest threats. In comparison, the U.S. small business owners feel more overwhelmed by government regulations and fewer borrowing options.

“Small business owners face...