Small Businesses Booming in Iraq

Think it's tough running a small business in a bad economy? Imagine how much harder it would be with deadly street violence going on right outside your door. For the past few years, that has been the reality for small-business owners in Iraq. In 2006 and 2007, many Iraqi businesses closed during fierce fighting between the Sunnis and Shi'ites. But now times are a-changing. Improved security has encouraged some small business owners to reopen their businesses—even though they still must deal with obstacles such as street sewage, vandalism and lack of electricity. Check out this Voice of America article to read more of the inspirational story.