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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 592
2 Obtaining finance 211
3 Cash flow 270
4 Taxation, VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, business rates 392
5 Recruiting staff 315
6 Regulations 252
7 Availability/cost of suitable premises 114
8 Competition in the market 552
9 Shortage of managerial skills/expertise 64
10 Shortage of skills generally 207
11 Pensions 38
12 Late payment 199
13 Not being able to increase prices/fees 273
14 Red tape 315
95 Other 102
96 No main obstacle 437
97 No opinion 15
98 Unwilling to answer 7
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationSmall Business Survey, 2014
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