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 [...]
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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.
The results of the 2009 Lancashire Business Survey were announced this morning to a packed audience of Lancashire professionals. David Gill, partner at Moore and Smalley Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, revealed the key results from the survey, at Preston Business Centre, as part of the launch event of the Downtown Preston In Business-organised Lancashire [...]
There is now just one week to go before the results of the Lancashire Business Survey are unveiled. David Gill, partner at Moore and Smalley Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, will officially unveil the results during the first day of Lancashire Business Week, on May 18. The results will also be available to view on [...]
The chief executive of Lancashire law firm Napthens has revealed the Lancashire Business Survey could help shape the advice experts at the practice give clients. Ian Leigh said he is waiting on the results with interest, and revealed that such local information gleaned from some of the area’s top firms is essential for the way [...]
