An instant survey has also been added to the home page seeking the views of visitors on one or more of the key issues asked of the Barometer panel in the regular surveys and visitors will also have the chance to add their views to those of the project’s long-standing contributors, feeding into the UKBB’s ‘real-time’ reporting of survey results.
Dr Louise Scholes, of Nottingham University Business School, said: “The new Barometer website fits in well with the current fast-moving environment. The views of businesses and their advisers can now be collected from a variety of sources and the results can be transmitted to a much wider audience.
“We urge small businesses to let their voice be heard. There has never been a better time to share their views.”
The project is keen to attract new members. Those interested in taking part can visit www.ukbb.ac and share their views on burgeoning issues through the ‘Hot Topic’ survey or, by completing a brief online registration form at www.ukbb.ac/UKBB-Registration.aspx can join the regular panel of participants.
The Business Barometer project also has a presence on LinkedIn and provides alerts on hot topics to be surveyed via Twitter @UKBB_UoN
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