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The contribution of small businesses to employment

Small businesses contributed more than 40 percent of salaried positions created for Israelis in the business sector between 2003 and 2010.

11/03/2013

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The contribution of small businesses to employment

Small businesses contributed more than 40 percent of salaried positions created for Israelis in the business sector between 2003 and 2010.
Small businesses' contribution to employment was most prominent in the business services, trade, hospitality and food services, and construction industries.
Small businesses' sensitivity to the business cycle in terms of employment is lower than that of large businesses.