It is still the economy.

The economy is certainly taking front and center over anything else these days. I am trying to keep my business profitable in these tight times. I am finding business out there it is just extremely competitive. The small business person has the economy to deal with as well as the new philosophy in Washington. The threat of higher taxes and being forced to provide a certain type health care for each employee will change the way we do business. All business will pass these expenses on to the consumer but the added costs may slow buying further. If this occurs I would expect another round of layoffs. I believe we will pull out of this but I am not sure we have a grasp of what is needed to jump start the economy. I am working hard to keep my little part of this economy going and look forward to our next recovery. These are the times you must occasionally fight through to get to the good times. Best of luck.