Share this article SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Veem, the online payment network for small-to-midsize businesses, today announced the release of its quarterly report, "State of Small Business". The report, which surveyed over 960 American small business owners, focused on their outlook on the economy in 2021, top challenges faced as a business owner in the past year, and perspective on various aspects of their banking and payments experience. Below are some key findings: Small business owners are split in their economic outlook - 50% report stronger confidence in the economy in 2021, while 42% are unsure. Their economic outlook echoes their confidence in their ability to pay off small business loans - 51% expect to repay their loans while 33% are unsure.