Surveys
Barometer shows positive signs
Business is improving for the region’s manufacturers, according to the latest quarterly South West Manufacturing Barometer. The survey, carried out by the Manufacturing Advisory Service in the South West (MAS-SW), says that manufacturers are reporting increased turnover, a stabilisation of their work force, and an increased awareness of the emerging low carbon economy. Of the [...]
Confidence on the rise
One in three companies in the south west have seen performance lifted by “sheer hard work”, according to new research among the region’s leading managing directors and business owners.
Audio: Your Budget Comments
In the first of our audio podcasts, Matthew Clarke hits the streets of Truro to ask local businesses what they thought of this week’s emergency budget.
No boom in hotel bookings
Predictions of a summer bookings boom for the south west’s hotels has failed to materialise, according to the latest snap-survey from Bishop Fleming.
UCF ascends the ranks
University College Falmouth (UCF) has ascended the rankings of the Guardian’s influential University Guide by an impressive 21 places this year, achieving 40th position out of a total of 118 higher education institutions in the UK.
Strength in apprenticeships
According to latest figures, Cornwall has one of the highest rates of successful apprentices in the country.
Drop in business failures
Leading business information expert, Equifax, has reported a nearly 3% drop in the number of businesses going bust in April 2010 compared to March.
Outlook bright says survey
Cornwall’s economic outlook is bright, according to a new survey carried out in seven towns across the county.
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.
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