Among franchisees, the Affordable Care Act was cited by 31
percent as their top concern, followed by taxes (17 percent).
Not exact matches
An additional 29
percent of respondents cited Brexit, in particular,
as a
top concern.
Nearly two - thirds (64
percent) of respondents cited the impact of new regulation
as a
top five
concern, while 62
percent of respondents identified geopolitical risk
as a
top five
concern.
As with last year's top risk, unemployment, businesses this year are particularly concerned about inequality, which 46 percent of respondents identify as most worryin
As with last year's
top risk, unemployment, businesses this year are particularly
concerned about inequality, which 46
percent of respondents identify
as most worryin
as most worrying.
A majority of those polled — 62.6
percent — ranked «lack of financial support»
as one of their
top three
concerns; 39.8
percent cited declining enrollment, and 32.9
percent cited parents» lack of interest.
A recent survey showed that 75
percent of employers see stress
as a
top concern, so look for more flexible scheduling, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and even meditation sessions at work.
Fifteen
percent of buyers cited low inventory problems
as their
top concern.
Almost 80
percent of respondents to the survey listed the environment
as a
top concern, and almost 90
percent said they'd pay more for a house with environmentally friendly features.
In this year's survey, nearly 27
percent of respondents cited high or rising home prices
as their
top concern.
More than half (59
percent) of buyers listed low inventory
as their
top concern with buying now, consistent with last quarter's rate.