In a study conducted online December 30, 2011 to January 6, 2012 by Harris Interactive, the findings among 1,322 small-business executives included the following:

The small business outlook for the national economy still shows that the vast majority think our country is off on the wrong track (85%). …

What is the impact of regulation and the new health care law? Fewer jobs. 78% of small businesses surveyed report the taxation, regulation and legislation from Washington make it harder for their business to hire more employees. And, 74% say the recent health care law makes it harder for their business to hire more employees.

HT: Joseph Coletti