In volatile market, companies can plan for possible slowdown

By Joyce M. Rosenberg, The Associated Press
The stock market’s volatility this year has some small business owners deciding to run their businesses more cautiously.
Consumer spending and the economy are strong and many businesses report all is well. But some owners are worried because their customers are spending less.
Some owners are thinking of taking fewer risks. One concern is that the gyrations are a harbinger of recession; investors tend to buy and sell based on what they think the e