Following two years of pessimistic feelings among business owners, they report being more optimistic for 2013, according to the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index.

In fact, optimism improved 20 points to positive nine in January 2013, an increase from negative 11 in November 2012, the study finds.

Respondents report feeling more optimistic about revenues, capital spending and jobs over the past 12 months. In the upcoming 12 months, respondents say they are more optimistic about their overall financial situations, revenues, cash flow and jobs, Wells Fargo/Gallup report said.

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