New Survey Takes The Economic Temperature Of Businesses In South West

The South West's reputation as a home for enterprising businesses is confirmed today with the release of new figures which highlight how such companies in the region are bucking the current recessionary trend.
34% of businesses in the South West say profits are up on previous years.
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Sue Baker, Beacon Project Director said: "Beacon South West is all about bringing the region's leading directors together to share their experiences of all aspects of doing business, whether current trading conditions are benevolent or hostile. At a monthly Boardroom meeting we 'take the temperature' of the region's businesses by asking directors to give their views on the current economic environment."