Tag: Business Confidence



Business Confidence remains High in the West Midlands

Posted on 10 February, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The upcoming General Election has cast some uncertainty over the business outlook in many areas of the country, as many companies are concerned about the repercussions of policy changes during the aftermath. However, according to the latest Business Trends... Read More

Confident Small Businesses spearhead Recovery

Posted on 16 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Last week it was reported that confidence among large UK businesses had slipped to a six month low, causing some concern among economists. However, it appears that this is not an outlook shared by the small businesses community where optimism continues to... Read More

Growth continues but Business Confidence slips to Six Month Low

Posted on 9 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

UK businesses are facing a period of uncertainty, with the upcoming Scottish independence referendum and a proposed hike in interest rates compounding issues such as increasing commercial property prices and skills shortages in the country’s workforce. In... Read More

British Businesses remain Confident in face of Challenges

Posted on 15 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

As the UK recovery continues to gather momentum, confidence amongst businesses has reached a level not seen since before the recession hit in 2008. This has led to huge investment into almost every sector of the economy, with two different studies... Read More

Survey shows Business Optimism at Highest Level since 1998

Posted on 27 May, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

The improved economic climate in the UK has allowed businesses to expand at a rate not seen since before the recession struck in 2008, with firms in most industries channelling a rising amount of investment into commercial property growth. In turn, this has... Read More

Business Confidence stokes Potteries Commercial Property Demand

Posted on 21 February, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy, Industry News

Earlier this week, it was reported that Realis Estates had issued a statement reiterating their commitment to Stoke-on-Trent’s City Sentral shopping centre development in response to fears over its future. The development of the city centre retail... Read More

Business Confidence at Highest Level in 22 Years

Posted on 12 February, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Confidence among CEOs and managing directors of British companies has hit a 22 year high, topping even the levels of confidence seen in the early 2000s before the financial crisis hit. According to business consultants BDO’s monthly optimism index, which... Read More

UK Bosses among most confident in the World

Posted on 25 January, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

The UK’s economic resurgence has led to hugely improved business forecasts, with exports and growth booming at present. Consequently, staff feel more secure in their positions and bosses better able to capitalise on opportunities that would have been met... Read More

UK Business Confidence hits 20 Year High

Posted on 8 January, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

According to three major business surveys, UK companies have now reached highs in business confidence not seen for 20 years, with the majority of firms surveyed believing they will be able to grow sales, profits and exports in the next 12... Read More

Confidence regarding access to Growth Funds Rises among British Firms

Posted on 26 September, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

As a result of the financial crisis, British businesses have struggled to obtain the finances needed to grow from traditional high street banks. However, it appears that a combination of improved confidence in the banking sector and a plethora of alternative... Read More