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QES Q2 2016

The Quarterly Economic Survey is the private sector's leading indicator of the UK economy. Coordinated by British Chambers of Commerce the results of the survey have been used to inform economic intel since 1989.

By contributing to this survey you're helping Devon Chamber provide real time data on the conditions of the regional business community, assisting in formalising lobbying plans and identifying issues of importance for the local economy.
Your Business
1.How did you hear about this survey?(Required.)
2.Please provide the first half of your business postcode
3.Are you a member of a Chamber of Commerce? (Required.)
4.If you are a member of a Chamber of Commerce, please indicate which Chamber(s) you are a member of
5.How many people do you employ?(Required.)
6.What is your main business activity?(Required.)
7.For businesses involved in the UK market
Excluding seasonal variations, over the past 3 months...
Increased
Remained constant
Decreased
a) sales/custom/bookings have
b) Orders/advance custom/bookings have
8.For businesses involved in overseas markets
Excluding seasonal variations, over the past 3 months...
Increased
Remained constant
Decreased
a) sales/custom/bookings have
b) Orders/advance custom/bookings have
9.The Labour Force

Increased
Remained Constant
Decrease
a) over the past 3 months, has your workforce
b) Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to
10.c) Have you attempted to recruit staff over the past 3 months?
11.d) Did you experience any difficulties in finding suitable staff?
Cashflow
12.During the last 3 months has your cashflow:
Investment
13.Over the past 3 months, what changes have you made to your investment plans for:
Increased
Remained constant
Decreased
a) plant/machinery/equipment?
b) for training?
Business Confidence
14.Do you believe that over the next 12 months
Will improve
Remain the same
Decrease
a) Turnover...
b) Profitability....
Capacity
15.Are you currently operating at:
Prices/Costs
16.Over the next 3 months, do you expect the price of your goods/services to:
17.Is your business currently suffering pressures to raise its prices from any of the following? (please tick all that apply)
External Factors
18.Please indicate which of these following factors are more of a concern to your business than 3 months ago. (please tick all that apply)