[T.S.R:14557] DB Research - US small business post-crisis: Key to a stronger US economic recovery

 Key conclusions are:
— US small businesses were hit hard by the 2007-2009 recession and so far have experienced a sluggish recovery relative to larger firms.
— Yet recent survey and employment data point to a pickup in activity.
— Going forward, an improved sales outlook and access to financing will be key to strengthening the nascent US small business recovery.
— German Mittelstand is actively engaged in the US market and is in a good position to take advantage of improving economic conditions.