Economy

The British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey is the largest and most representative independent business survey of its kind in the UK

Access to Finance

The BCC believes that the fragility of the banking sector poses an ongoing threat to economic recovery. The Government must remain alert to the continuing difficulties that small and medium-sized businesses face accessing credit.

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Prompt Payment

Late payment of invoices has a negative affect on cashflow positions, and, in the worst case scenario, can cause business failure. The recession has laid bare the fundamental problems surrounding payment within supply chains.

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Procurement

Many businesses, particularly SMEs, find the public procurement process inaccessible, bureaucratic and opaque. This acts as a barrier to their willingness to enter the tendering process, and their desire to repeat the procurement experience once they have been through it.

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Publications

Press releases

21/12/2011

BCC: Bank of England should increase QE by £50bn

21/12/2011

Deficit-cutting plan is making progress despite weak growth, says BCC

19/12/2011

BCC: Local Government Finance Bill will incentivise councils to promote local business growth

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Other related links

Better Business Finance (General)

Hear practical advice for your business on subjects such as lending and business mentoring among others. Click here for details on our event programme with Better Business Finance.

Have you registered with HM Revenue & Customs to do your tax online? (General)

The Self Assessment online deadline is fast approaching – if you still need to do your Tax Return you must do it online by 31 January.

Getting paid on time (General)

Latest information from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

We’re not out of the woods just yet (General)

The last few months have seen substantial improvements in confidence but the recession continues to dog British businesses

Helping your business trade through the economic downturn

Visit our Business Recovery website to find out more and to download valuable tips.

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