Many small businesses around California have been having a rough time generating revenue during the rough economic condition in the state and country. Over the past two years, there were thousands of small businesses in California that went bankrupt as they struggled to make sales and stay profitable. Small businesses are trying to run lean and efficient to survive until the economy recovers and consumers begin to spend more money. In addition to fewer customers spending money, these small businesses in California are racking up debt and many are not able to get loans they need to help them stay in business. Friends and family are also having a rough time dealing with the poor economic conditions so it is hard for them to lend money to help out. Banks are also being more cautious about lending money because they have less of it to go around. Many banks have reduced their overall small business lending over the past year which, compounded with the other factors, has forced so many businesses to go under.
When economic conditions are poor, people typically go to school to advance their education for when the economy recovers, or they try and start a business. With it being so difficult to borrow money, economic growth is hurting because fewer people can keep their businesses running or try and start new businesses. Luckily things seem to be improving if you take venture capital money into account, as more start up companies in California are starting to get cash investments. Hopefully this will help translate into more jobs for people in California and allow consumers to spend more money, which is what these small businesses need most.
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