Sage Business Sentiment Survey

Sage Business Sentiment Survey sage How would you rate each of these recommendations in terms of its impact (or likely impact) on small businesses? The State of the Union Tax relief for small businesses 86% 2% address on January 24 recommended several Lifting regulations that are impeding access to capital for small businesses 74% 3% strategies for growth of the American economy and small businesses, some of Tax breaks for creating jobs in America 68% 4% An immediate cut to payroll taxes 59% 8% which are listed below. Reduced red tape for construction projects 58% 3% A trade enforcement effort to deter unfair 51% 8% trade practices of foreign economies Job training for industries of the future 51% 6% Number of Respondents Tax disincentives for creating jobs overseas 47% 14% 539 tttti Clean energy credits 32% 18% Helpful Detrimental Seek out Professional Business Advice Invest in Technology to Improve Business Processes |Introduce New Products What do you feel are the top 3 issues that might hinder the growth of your business in 2012? 10% Focus on Cost Containment Invest in Sales and Marketing Cost of Seek New Markets Doing Business What are you likely to do in 2012 to help drive business growth? High Taxes Too Many Regulations 59% 29% 53% 30% An online survey was conducted in January/February 2012 among 539 small business owners within the Sage customer base. The margin of error on the overall sample is +/- 4% percent (greater for sub-samples) at a 95% percent confidence level. 40%