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News from 2014-06-04 / KfW Research

Business survey 2014

Financially strong, energy-conscious, location-sensitive

In collaboration with 26 business associations, the KfW Group has conducted a business survey on banking relations, loan terms and usual financing practices for the thirteenth time. In addition, companies this year were asked about locational factors and energy efficiency

Key results:

  • Upturn boosts returns on sales
  • Few difficulties gaining access to credit, except for small, young companies
  • Potential for investments in area of energy-efficiency, especially for small enterprises
  • 60 % of companies satisfied with their region as a place to do business

Business Survey 2014: Financially strong, energy-conscious, location-sensitive (Summary)

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