Manhattan Area Business Climate

Survey Results

Concerns with the local and national economy have affected all businesses in one way or another.  We would like to know your opinions on the current state of the business climate in the Manhattan area.  Please answer the questions as they apply to YOUR BUSINESS.
  1. What is your current perspective on the National economy?  
 Very Strong
       
0 0%
 Strong
 
8 6%
 Neutral
 
39 28%
 Weak
 
71 50%
 Very Weak
 
23 16%
Total 141 100%
  2. What is your current perspective on the Manhattan Area economy?  
 Very Strong
 
4 3%
 Strong
 
57 40%
 Neutral
 
60 43%
 Weak
 
20 14%
 Very Weak
       
0 0%
Total 141 100%
  3. How do you expect your company's sales to change in the next six months?  
 Increase
 
49 35%
 Decrease
 
26 18%
 Stay about the same
 
66 47%
Total 141 100%
  4. At this time, how easy is it for your business to get financial credit compared to last year?  
 Easier
 
3 2%
 Harder
 
29 21%
 About the same
 
55 39%
 N/A
 
54 38%
Total 141 100%
  5. Compared to six months ago, is the total number of employees working for you...  
 Higher
 
18 13%
 Lower
 
40 28%
 Same
 
83 59%
Total 141 100%
  6. Over the next six months, what are your expectations for employment in your business?  
 Hire more employees
 
21 15%
 Reduce employees
 
11 8%
 Remain the same
 
108 77%
Total 140 100%
  7. What are the three factors you feel will most impact your business in the next six months?  
Competition
 
61 43%
Energy prices
 
34 24%
Federal legislation
 
71 50%
Health care costs
 
34 24%
Local taxes
 
40 28%
National economy
 
80 57%
Profitability/growth
 
53 38%
State legislation
 
24 17%
Other, please specify
  
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12 9%
  8. Which best describes your position?  
Executive/Owner/CEO
 
100 71%
Senior Management
 
18 13%
Mid-Level Management
 
14 10%
Sales/Marketing
 
4 3%
Support Staff
 
1 1%
Individual
 
2 1%
Other, please specify
  
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2 1%
Total 141 100%
  9. Your additional comments are welcome  
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