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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Small Business Survey, 2014

Variable Details

VariableOBSC3
LabelG2. So currently which represents the biggest obstacle to the success of your business?
Responses
1 The economy 720
2 Obtaining finance 257
3 Cash flow 317
4 Taxation, VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, business rates 435
5 Recruiting staff 333
6 Regulations 299
7 Availability/cost of suitable premises 125
8 Competition in the market 633
9 Shortage of managerial skills/expertise 67
10 Shortage of skills generally 223
11 Pensions 41
12 Late payment 241
13 Not being able to increase prices/fees 337
14 Red tape 373
95 Other 130
96 No main obstacle 556
97 No opinion 19
98 Unwilling to answer 9
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationSmall Business Survey, 2014
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