SurePayroll's September 2011 Small Business Scorecard

September drums in the 12th consecutive month of flat or shrinking hiring numbers nationwide pounding a year-to-date decline in hiring of 2.7%. The average paycheck dipped even further, down 0.4% year-to-date. Our Small Business Optimism Survey hit an all-time low with only 33% of owners reporting that they feel optimistic. This is a substantial drop since August when 48% reported being optimistic and is even more significant considering that in June 67% reported feeling optimistic.

September 2011 Data

> The Latest National Results    YTD Hiring Down 2.7%; YTD Paycheck Size Down 0.4%

> The Latest Regional Results    YTD Hiring Down in All Regions Except the South; YTD Paychecks Slightly Up in    South & Northeast; Down in Midwest and West Regions

Questions regarding the SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard can be directed to Lori Bolas or Melinda Brodbeck. Lori can be reached at loriann.bolas@surepayroll.com or by phone at 847.676.8420 ext. 7248. Melinda can be reached at mbrodbeck@kruppnyc.com or by phone at 212.886.6705.

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