The QES is the largest and most representative independent business survey of its kind in the UK. The survey looks at a wide range of issues, including export sales and orders, employment prospects, investment, recruitment difficulties, cash flow, confidence and price pressures. All participants have the opportunity to receive the results.
Published in advance of official figures and other private surveys, it consistently mirrors trends in official data and, because of this, it is closely watched by key organisations including the Treasury, the Bank of England, the Office of Budget Responsibility and the IMF. The local results are a good source of data for businesses looking to understand the economic climate in Somerset. 
The QES comprises of less than 20 tick box questions covering demand, employment, confidence investment and external factors and takes just a couple of minutes to complete. Any business can complete the survey – you don’t have to be a Chamber member.
The results from the national survey are published each quarter online by the BCC. To view the latest reports, click the links below.
2024
Q1 Summary; Q2 Summary; Q3 Summary
2023
Q1 Summary; Q2 Summary; Q3 Summary; Q4 Summary
2022
Q1 Summary; Q2 Summary; Q3 Summary; Q4 Summary
2021
Q1 Summary; Q2 Summary; Q3 Summary; Q4 Summary
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