Economic Uncertainty Persists

Economic Uncertainty Persists Q3 Insights from Small Business CEOS 40% of CEOS cite economic uncertainty as the most significant business issue they are currently facing, over rising healthcare costs, rising energy costs, and staffing. Economic uncertainty 40% (concern for local and national economy, budget deficit, housing market) Staffing (finding, hiring, retaining, and training) Financial issues 13% 13% (finance, cash flow, profitability) Political uncertainty Rising 10% 7% healthcare 39% 79% of CEOS reported the economy will get of CEOS say the economy has stayed the same or has gotten worse compared to the previous year. worse or stay the same over the next year. 92% 47% 41% a of CEOS expect prices for their products or services would increase in the next of CEOS expect their firm's of CEOS say their firm's sales revenues will increase profitability will improve in or remain the same in the next year. the next 12 months. 12 months. HALF Nearly of CEOS say the volatility of the stock market has affected their business. 45 65% Yes We're OPEN !!!! 45% of CEOS say the real estate market has a direct impact on their business. of CEOS say the majority of their net worth is invested in their business. We Asked: 47% Equities Other than your own business, where are you most heavily invested? 42% Real Estate 7% Bonds 99% surveyed believe there is We Asked: Who is responsible for the lack a lack of leadership in Washington. of leadership in Washington? of CEOS 50 believe all parties were responsible 33 believe the President and his Administration ******* ***************** believed Congress believed Republicans ************ *** ********************* believed Democrats 91% of CEOS expect healthcare costs to increase in 2012. 41% 37% of CEOS support extending the payroll tax cut. of CEOS believe their business is affected by how China values its currency. VISTAGE CEO Confidence Index Largest Survey of CEOS Since 2003 Brought to you by: Vistage Connect VISTAGE better leaders - decisions - results The World's Leading Chief Executive Organization BETTER LEADERS - DECISIONS - RESULTS 02011 Vistage International. 221_1655