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Top 10 cost concerns for small businesses
Written by Amanda Ryder   
March 7, 2011 - The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses has compiled a list of the top 10 financial burdens facing entrepreneurs in 2011.

Rank Concern Percentage
1 Fuel, energy costs 64%
2 Tax, regulatory costs 63%
3 Insurance costs 49%
4 Wage costs 47%
5 Bank account and processing fees 43%
6 Occupancy costs 23%
7 Product input costs 23%
8 Borrowing costs 22%
9 Capital equipment, technology costs 21%
10 Foreign currencies 11%

For more information, visit the group's website at www.cfib.org.