Surveys
SW firms faring better report
One third (33%) of firms within the south west are hopeful for the future with 76% experiencing the same or better trading conditions – a higher percentage than any other region in the UK, according to the latest Bibby Financial Services Business Factors Index.
SW bucks business failures trend
Business information provider, Equifax, has released its Business Failures Report for the final quarter of 2009 as well as an overall report for the year.
House prices still rising
House prices in December rose at a slower pace as the gap between supply and demand narrowed, according to the RICS UK Housing Market survey published today (January 12).
Forget BBQ summers says survey
Cornwall’s tourism industry needs to work together more closely to promote the Duchy as an all-year round, experience rich destination and not rely on often failed forecasts of barbeque summers, according to a leading local holiday firm.
FSB small business survey
More than half of businesses have resisted the worst of the recession by innovating, creating new products and services, according to a new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and ICM.
Business index reveals mixed messages
Although south west firms feel trading conditions are worse than in 2008, 39% are hopeful for the future according to a new business index.
Survey points to good year for South West tourism
While the South West hasn’t experienced the ‘Barbecue Summer’ promised by the Met Office, 2009 has been a good year for tourism in the region according to a Cornish market research company.
Companies ignoring potential
Recent research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) suggests that many employers are just not prepared to take a chance on school leavers due to their perceived lack of experience and people skills.
Cornwall the new ‘Silicon Valley’?
The South West could see a population increase of 150% as internet speeds allow more people the flexibility to live & work in a place of their choosing.
Cost savings hit staff benefits
With cost cutting still high on the boardroom agenda, 51% of financial decision makers in the South West polled by Autolease would not include any form of employee reward, including company cars, if they could start their staff benefits scheme afresh.
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