Why these business owners are hiring (well, most of them)

• The expert: Ken Yancey
• The company: CEO, SCORE

"We have filled two open positions this year and don't plan additional hiring in the immediate future. Since a portion of our funding comes from the federal government, we are being very cautious with spending. It is difficult to project with any certainty what will happen as it relates to the fiscal cliff and other issues.

"Reductions in federal spending may very well impact SCORE, so this is an interesting, challenging, and somewhat frustrating time. Like many others in business, whether you rely on federal funds as a contractor or grantee or not, we are waiting to see the details of the 'grand deal' that will need to be negotiated and agreed to by the administration and Congress. Until then, and until we can understand the impact of that 'deal,' we will put some of our plans on hold."

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