Chamber launches quarterly business survey with Skratch Golf voucher up for grabs

Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Business Report survey for Q4 has launched, giving participants the chance to win a VIP bay booking for two hours for up to eight people at Skratch Golf.

Sponsored by Birmingham City University, the Quarterly Business Report is the most comprehensive regular report of its kind in the city region, providing an up-to-date snapshot of the performance of the Greater Birmingham business community.

The findings also support policy and lobbying activity by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and the British Chambers of Commerce, helping ensure the experiences of local businesses are understood by key institutions, including the Government and the Bank of England.

The survey takes around five minutes to complete. Each participant will also have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win a VIP bay booking for two hours for up to eight people at Skratch Golf. Terms and conditions apply.

Paige Bowyer, policy and research analyst at the GBCC, said: “The latest QBR painted a mixed picture for businesses across Greater Birmingham.

“Export orders returned to positive territory and investment intentions strengthened, but domestic demand softened and export sales fell to their lowest level since 2020.”

“Recruitment pressures also increased, with half of businesses attempting to recruit during the quarter and 61 per cent of those firms reporting difficulties finding the right people.

“At the same time, cost pressures remain persistent, with 45 per cent of businesses expecting to raise their prices over the next three months.”

“Despite these challenges, businesses remain ambitious. More than half expect their turnover to increase over the next 12 months, which underlines the resilience we continue to see across the region.”

“That’s why it’s important that businesses take part in our latest survey. The QBR gives us a direct view of the pressures and opportunities facing firms and helps ensure the voice of Greater Birmingham businesses is reflected in our conversations with policymakers.”

Click here to complete the survey.

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