Only 22% of small businesses are prepared for a power outage, says a study performed for St. Louis-based Emerson Electric Co. Outages struck 80% of small companies last year, and some expect a repeat in 2004.(The Numbers)
American Drycleaner, August, 2004 by O; '; Rourke, Shelly
ONLY 22% OF SMALL BUSInesses are prepared for a power outage, says a study performed for St. Louis-based Emerson Electric Co. Outages struck 80% of small companies last year, and some expect a repeat in 2004. Concern varies by region: After last year's widespread blackouts in the East, 41% of small-business owners fear a repeat and the resulting loss of business, compared to 24% in the West, 26% in the Midwest and 28% in the South.
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