Respondents: 602 |
With the upcoming elections in November, the NASE is beginning to prepare
for a new Congress and a new White House in 2009. We want to hit the ground
running to make certain that policymakers are aware of the difficulties faced by
the self-employed and micro-business owners. To ensure that the NASE prioritizes
the issues important to your business, we need to hear from you about your top
concerns. Please take this brief survey to share your opinion with the
NASE. |
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1. Do you think Congress is doing an acceptable job on Capitol Hill
representing the citizens of our country? 03% | Yes | 93% | No | 04% | No Opinion | |
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2. In your opinion, what level of importance do our nation’s policymakers
(Congress and the Administration) place on small business and self-employed
issues? 12% | Very important | 07% | Somewhat important | 38% | Slightly important | 41% | Not at all important | 03% | No Opinion | |
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3. In your opinion, what will be the top issue facing your business in
2009? (Check only ONE) 12% | Tax equity and complexity | 38% | Slowing economy | 19% | Cost of health coverage | 04% | Excessive regulations and paperwork burden | 05% | Access to capital/ financing for business | 11% | Increased energy costs | 02% | Retirement security | 02% | Ability to hire skilled, qualified workers | 00% | State and local zoning laws | 01% | Immigration reform | 01% | Social Security reform | 04% | No Opinion | |
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4. In your opinion, what will be the top concern for you and your family
in 2009? (Check only ONE) 05% | Tax equity and complexity | 25% | Slowing economy | 26% | Cost of health coverage | 04% | Unable to obtain access to loans and financing | 09% | Housing-related issues (property values, adjustable mortgage, inability to
sell, etc.) | 15% | Increased energy costs | 05% | Retirement security | 03% | Education costs (college tuition, etc.) | 02% | Immigration reform | 01% | Social Security reform | 03% | Other | 02% | No Opinion | |
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