•  Over 90 per cent of businesses have maintained or increased sales •  72 per cent confident of investing in their business in next 12-months •  Almost half plan to increase staff numbers Confidence is returning to Lancashire’s business community with many companies increasing sales and staff numbers in the last 12-months and making plans for [...]

The results of the 2010 Lancashire Business Survey, undertaken by Downtown Preston in Business, will be unveiled at a special breakfast event on Friday 8th October at PNE’s Invincible Suite. The Leader of Lancashire County Council, Geoff Driver will be among the guest speakers. Date: Friday 8th October Time: 8.00am – 10.00am Venue: Invincibles – [...]

Our 2010 survey is now closed. Thanks to everyone for their support. We are now analysing the data and further details will be released soon. We are planning our results launch in early October.

By Frank McKenna, chairman of Downtown in Business In the run up to this year’s General Election, the Conservative Party promoted the idea of ‘localism’ over the ‘regionalism’ agenda that had been pursued by the Labour government for thirteen years. Since forming a new government with their coalition partners in May, the Tories have been [...]

Written by Frank McKenna, Chairman of Downtown in Business The record number of responses we have received to the 2010 Lancashire Business Survey demonstrates clearly the determination that the private sector from across the county has in getting its voice heard.  As the new coalition governments plans for reducing the deficit become more apparent, along [...]

By Danny Houghton, business development partner, Moore and Smalley  As Lancashire emerges from the recession into an ever-changing commercial landscape, it has never been more crucial for businesses to make their voices heard in the decision-making process. They can do this by taking part in the Lancashire Business Survey, an annual benchmarking project that evaluates [...]

The 2010 Lancashire Business Survey has now officially been launched at today’s Downtown Preston in Business’ property forum. During the summer months, you will have an opportunity to share information and thoughts on Lancashire’s economy. The deadline for entries in September 3, 2010. All details are on the website. If you would like to contribute [...]

Details for the 2010 Lancashire Business Survey have been confirmed. The survey will be launched in early June with our team collating data over the summer months. A special event will take place in September to reveal the results. We look forward to announcing further details soon.

The Blackpool Gazette has covered the launch of the Lancashire Business Survey. In the article, survey sponsors Moore & Smalley look at what the results mean for the area. Click here to see the Blackpool Gazette’s online coverage.

Various business magazines and newspapers have made mention of the Lancashire Business Survey results, announced yesterday. Click here for the Lancashire Evening Post’s coverage, and here for EN magazine’s.