300 words

Lookup articles, reports and blogs that discuss the current state of small business in the United States. General areas can include the economy, hiring, technology, politics, globalizataion, etc. After reading the reports, think about the following items, then write a 300 word summary of your thoughts on the state of small business as of today. You should be specific and cite sources in your post. After your short summary, address the following two key points:

• What is the biggest opportunity small businesses have today?
• What is the biggest challenge facing small business?.