New research from Easynet Connect found that 84 per cent of firms think the economy will start to grow in the next two years and 38 per cent plan on investing in their IT infrastructure to capitalise on this.
In addition, the survey revealed that 79 per cent of small businesses believe the internet will make recovery from this recession easier than that of previous downturns.
Chris Stening, managing director of Easynet Connect, commented: 'The predominant sentiment among small to medium-sized firms seems to be one of 'cautious optimism' - businesses know that growth will come, but do not think it will be immediate.'
A recent survey of more than 1,000 IT professionals with small firms by Spiceworks found 43 per cent have seen their technology budgets increase during the current financial year.
In addition, the survey revealed that 79 per cent of small businesses believe the internet will make recovery from this recession easier than that of previous downturns.
Chris Stening, managing director of Easynet Connect, commented: 'The predominant sentiment among small to medium-sized firms seems to be one of 'cautious optimism' - businesses know that growth will come, but do not think it will be immediate.'
A recent survey of more than 1,000 IT professionals with small firms by Spiceworks found 43 per cent have seen their technology budgets increase during the current financial year.
