Chamber quarterly business survey launches

The Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) Quarterly Business Report survey for Q1 launches today.

The report, sponsored by Birmingham City University, is the most comprehensive regular report of its kind in the city region, offering an up-to-date snapshot of the performance of the Greater Birmingham business community.

As well as gathering the usual data on key indicators such as sales, exports, investment intentions and the workforce, the survey includes questions in relation to business travel and the effects of Brexit on firms.

Survey data will be collated at a national level and will feed into policy and lobbying activity for both GBCC and the British Chambers of Commerce, reaching institutions such as the Government and the Bank of England.

On average, the survey takes less than five minutes to complete.

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Raj Kandola, GBCC head of policy, said: “As businesses grapple with soaring energy prices, rising interest rates and lower levels of consumer spending, we need your feedback in order to gain a proper understanding of how firms are faring in the current conditions.

“It 's vital that we hear from as many firms as possible so we can properly assess the impact these political and economic developments are having on the local business landscape. The results of this survey form the basis of our Quarterly Business Report publication which we use inform decision makers and stakeholders across the region.

“Our findings are also shared with key Government contacts at the Treasury, BEIS and the Bank of England, so your response will have a direct impact on Government policy at the highest level.

“We want to hear from start-ups to multinationals; respondents don 't need to be a CEO or director to take part, just to have an understanding of how their business is performing. ”

Click here to complete the survey