Small businesses' share of employment, 1988–2006
The small-business share of employment is relatively stable, as shown in the graph above: the bold red line representing all small businesses stays at around 50 to 55% of the total share of employment.
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Small Business Administration.
http://archive.sba.gov/advo/research/rs359tot.pdf
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