When Big Business Giants Like GM Fail, Small Business Is Not Far Behind

The recent announcement about GM's failing is horrible news. The headlines trumpet the truth about plant and dealer closings. They cite numbers of employees affected. This is all very sad. Not just the failure of an American icon, but the downstream impacts on so many small businesses. The reach of GM was far and wide - from shops that provided parts to the local deli where employees picked up lunch in addition to hundreds of other small businesses that provided services to support the personal and professional lives of those who worked there.