Just the facts: Business Concerns Across the Nation

Business concern for various future threats (2024):

1. Cybersecurity Threats – 60%

2. Supply Chain Breakdowns – 58%

3. Another Pandemic – 54%

4. Inclement Weather – 45%

5. Theft – 42%

6. Natural Disasters – 39%

7. Terrorism – 37%

Biggest challenges facing business owners (2024):

1. Inflation Costs ~ 52%

2. Supply Chain Issues ~ 17%

3. Revenue ~ 28%

4. Interest Rates Rising ~ 20%

5. Affording Employee Benefits/Healthcare ~ 17%

Percentage of businesses who say they are one disaster/threat away from shutting down by sector (2024):

1. Manufacturing – 29%

2. Services – 22%

3. Retail – 34%

4. Professional Services – 26%