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November 16, 2009
Small firms find they can reduce office space
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG
AP Business Writer
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK — There's a downsizing trend under way at many small businesses: Moving to smaller offices because of shrinking staffs and as more workers telecommute.
Owners say they're saving money on real estate, office furniture and other expenses by letting employees work from home or by using independent contractors who don't work on-site. And those who have cut staffers obviously don't need to provide space for them.
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