The latest Global Entrepreneur Indicator, a survey conducted in May by the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) of about 1,200 entrepreneurs worldwide, found that slightly more than half (52%) believe that the economy in their country will improve in the coming quarter, compared with 34% in the previous survey. Because of this optimism, a solid marjority (70%) expect to increase their number of full-time employees in the next 12 months.
Most entrepreneurs surveyed (59%) said their profits were up compared to the previous quarter, compared with 37% in the previous survey.