Good help is hard to find

Fourth-quarter U.S. Chamber report shows continuing qualified labor force shortage stymies small business growth.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. December 14, 2018
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The nation’s small businesses are generally optimistic about the direction of the economy, a new report shows, but the majority report continued difficulty in filling jobs that allow them to take advantage of growth opportunities.

 

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