Over 40% of companies threatened by growing energy prices

Despite a notable downward trend, high energy costs (40.5%), an overall increase in business operation expenses (34%), and cost-cutting amidst growing budgetary pressures (34%) are still perceived by entrepreneurs as the primary threats to their firms' survival in the next twelve months, according to Dun & Bradstreet's latest "Data-Driven Resilience Report" on business resilience.

Additionally, 30% highlight what they deem as excessively high taxes, 20% express concern over weakening consumer demand, and 14% fear production and supply chain continuity. Notably, the percentage of Polish entrepreneurs considering energy prices as the most significant threat has decreased from 60% to 40%, indicating increased resilience.

Source: inwestycje.pl