The majority of business leaders are also more concerned about survival than they are optimistic about the year ahead:

Bobsguide: Findings from a study by Ernst&Young (E&Y) showed that 34 per cent of respondents are looking to pursue business opportunities in 2010 compared with 19 per cent in January of last year.

However, as many as 53 per cent of the organisations questioned said that remaining in business during 2010 will be a challenge.

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