While recent reports suggest a softening of prices in the used-car market in the coming months, values of pre-owned models continue to be at record highs, due largely to inventory shortages caused by depressed new-car sales and leasing following the economic collapse in late 2008.
From employment, to payroll tax payments, to office space leasing, there are many areas that suffer today and will continue to suffer in the months and years ahead as sales at small businesses languish.