a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:796:"Despite what we might be hearing about the economy getting better, small business owners are not so sure.&nbsp; With ongoing gridlock in Washington, and serious concerns about there being any real leadership at the federal level, businesses are seeing inconsistent spending habits from consumers.&nbsp; And with consumer confidence being a major driver of a robust economy, uncertainty about the future isn't helping boost anyone's confidence.&nbsp; What do small business owners think about the prospects of anything changing in 2012?&nbsp; Read the full story at:&nbsp; <a href="http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/19/9563940-dc-gridlock-seen-as-big-threat-to-small-business">bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/19/9563940-dc-gridlock-seen-as-big-threat-to-small-business</a><br />";s:6:"format";s:1:"2";}}s:17:"field_story_image";a:1:{i:0;N;}s:12:"field_weight";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:"value";N;}}}