Small business marred with hesitation

The presidential election was more than two months ago, but the uncertainty for small business owners hasn't receded.

That's the word from the Florida Chamber of Commerce's quarterly Small Business Index Survey. In fact, economic uncertainty and access to capital are the major obstacles that prevented small business growth for the third consecutive quarter, the survey reports.

“We must fight to make it easier for small business owners to obtain needed capital and financing,” says Florida Chamber Small Business Council Chairman John Medina in a release. “This will create economic stability and predictability, which will allow small businesses to grow and create jobs.”