The Thames Valley region is the best place in Britain to set up business as well as being the most optimistic about the prospects for UK trade, according to a survey commissioned by Business Pages' Small Business Watch. The survey of 900 firms has revealed that 65 per cent of small businesses surveyed in the Thames Valley believe UK business will continue to grow stronger and more efficient. A further 74 per cent of regional companies are saying they expect their own business to continue to witness an increase in growth.
Businesses locate to the region because the area has lots to offer.
But that is not all. The survey also revealed that 81 per cent of businesses believe the Government is doing enough to stimulate jobs - 53 per cent agree that government policies are helping to improve business. Businesses can improve their company in lots of ways but a major one is keeping abreast of what the customer wants in the years ahead. This is where information provision is vital.