Main barriers to growing business identified by executives in Auckland, New Zealand
Most common responses only, April 2016, % of businesses (n=501)
| Response | % of businesses |
|---|---|
| Compliance and regulations | 15.0% |
| Current staff - limited expertise / skill gaps | 16.0% |
| Economic condition / recession | 10.0% |
| Lack of access to financial support / capital constraints | 7.000000000000001% |
| Lack of access to skilled resources / talent pool within NZ | 7.000000000000001% |
| Limited financial resources | 13.0% |
| Limited opportunities to expand within the domestic market | 5.0% |
| Limited reach / pool of customers | 8.0% |
| Price competition from low cost / quality competitors | 21.0% |
| Traffic/traffic congestion/signage/costs | 14.000000000000002% |