2018 Spring Business Climate Survey

barely getting by

have not done any of the above

none of the above

Loosing business and employment is increasing difficult to find

Too early to know the effect.

It’s too early.

stopped hiring

business as usual – hoping that there isn’t a recession

I’ve become concerned about the negative impact of corruption at the highest levels of government.

no

none

none

my business depends on the weather.

I am disappointed with the Regulations still in effect. These, more than the taxes affect my business….to the extent that I may be closing my doors!

None of the above

Purchase of Updated Equipment

no change

None

We’re a non-profit

no changes

nothing yet

I work for a nonprofit

None of the above. We are hoping it doesn’t cause a cutback.

Passage of the Act does not affect our business finances, ESOP

PURCHASED NEW EQUIPMENT

BUGETTED FOR NEW EQUIPMENT

Not yet, but will most likely increase compensation

nothing yet

Difficulty in locating new hires

None of the above

No action

No

No change

No change

No change

USING IT TO HELP DEFRAY MEDICAL INSURANCE COSTS

nothing

To soon to judge about that

Too SOON

Practicing caution. I’ll wait until I see benefits.

Too soon to make any changes

Self employed

No change

I am a one man business–no employees

Buying new equipment

no actions

hope to replace old equipment

none of the above

Too soon to decide

None of the above

nothing at this time as we are waiting to see implications of the Act

none of the above

Allowed me to get paid for the first time in the last 3 years

We are a start-up of sorts… so taxes are not today’s issue. Captial to launch a new medical device is the challenge

Reduced staff

saving any monies for owner compensation

capex investment (why didn’t you list??????)

has no effect and in 2 above I don’t believe I’m getting a tax cut

small 5 person (2PT) business no actions taken as yet

buying back stock

too soon to see any difference to make changes

Expect more difficult economic times ahead

anticipate need for future hiring as businesses invest saving in new equipment/facilities expansion.

No impact, no action

CORPORATE SECRETARY

OFFICE MANAGER

partner

Own 1 alone, Sr Partner in Main bsiness

Human Resources Manager

Past president

Trump’s big tax break for large corporations does not help the small business owners.

5 years ago, I had a thriving business in the oil field, thanks to my state government and all its new regulations, it has all but dried up, leaving us to struggle just to survive

Pennsylvania struggles to compete with our neighboring states because of the high tax environment, high gas taxes and serious state employees pension system problems. Until lawmakers are willing to make the tough decisions to cut state spending Pennsylvania will continue to fall behind.

It’s to hard to expand a business due to regulations. Pa, Gov. too corrupted. Govt. can’t even follow laws but expect small business to comply. Just look at the Pa. Turnpike mess. Everyday I read about corruption in Politics and just all out greed. SHAMEFUL!! Could go on and on but know one really cares anymore.

Negative on congress for failing to get things done. Failure to repeal Obamacare, failure to act to end DACA, failure to get our borders protected. Failure after failure. No guts in these people – they’re more about preserving their jobs, I think.

no

This poll makes horrible assumptions and is poorly designed, even if you want to use it as a push poll.

The obvious Republican/Conservative tilt of this questionnaire is somewhat troubling – though compared to what’s going on at the White House, this was at least a somewhat open airing,

Pa Legislators should have limits on the number of consecutive terms in office.

my business is extremely dependent on the weather…the weather has not been co-operating this year…I will not vote for the weather anytime soon…then again, if I do….

EPA and DEP regulations are restrictive and unnessary!!

We need a different Governor. One that is more pro business and Less Union.

In general, we are seeing many positive signs in the economy of our area, most businesses will also tell you that they can not find enough LABOR, this is a real problem regardless of type of personnel needed, skilled, tech, administrative, labor etc

We need more competition among insurers for health and other business insurances.

The prospect of increasing regulation at the state level is HORRIFYING (minimum wage increase, syrup tax, predictive scheduling, ad nauseum)

Reducing spending and state pensions need to be prioritized to reduce our state budget

Regulations that make our job harder, more expensive and take away financial resources to improve quality are not beneficial. State reimbursements that create poverty level jobs with no stability are not beneficial. Bureaucrats who have no idea how things actually work in the field making rules that don’t work and cost money is not how businesses should run. Businesses should have the ability to innovate to provide better services at a more cost effective way and not be told every step of the way how to do their job.