To All Media Representatives June 30, 2026 EO Tokyo Central EO Tokyo Central, a global network organization for entrepreneurs and founders, conducted a survey targeting 1,376 business owners nationwide to understand the realities of modern business owners, including management challenges, consultation environments, and the value they seek from business owner communities. The results revealed the reality of "business owner loneliness" (loneliness and mental state of business owners) that business owners face. [Survey Overview] Survey Sponsor: EO Tokyo Central Survey Name: Questionnaire Survey on Business Management Target Audience: Business owners nationwide (company representatives, executives, etc.) Survey Period: June 19, 2026 (Fri) - June 22, 2026 (Mon) Survey Method: Internet research [Survey Results Summary] The survey, conducted among 1,376 business owners nationwide, revealed the actual conditions regarding the concerns of business owners, their consultation environments, and the value they seek from business owner communities. Top business owner concerns are "sales/performance" and "recruitment/personnel." On the other hand, for those in their 20s to 40s, "health/mental well-being" and "loneliness" are also management challenges, reflecting their own physical and mental burdens. Approximately 1 in 4 people "have no one to consult with honestly." This highlights the loneliness of business owners. Business owner communities are sought for more than just "connections." Younger owners prioritize "companionship" and "growth opportunities." *When using the content of this survey, please cite "Survey by EO Tokyo Central" as the source. ■ Survey Results 1. Top business owner concerns are "sales/performance" and "recruitment/personnel." On the other hand, for those in their 20s to 40s, "health/mental well-being" and "loneliness" are also management challenges, reflecting their own physical and mental burdens. When asked about management concerns among 1,376 business