According to the NFIB optimism of small business owners has been below average for 11 months. So does this reflect your outlook at all?

The NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index for April 2007 shows that small business owners think the current boom is winding down. Optimism among small business owners is gradually lessening.

The Small Business Optimism Index for April 2007 was at 96.8. That's below the 30-year average of 100.2. In fact, for the past 11 months the Optimism Index has been below the average. Via Small Business Trends

I usually do not pay much attention to these sorts of surveys as I believe that by planning ahead you take control of your situation. Getting scared and not doing anything is a recipe for disaster.

So what are your plans for the next 12 months?