Businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire believe that the current credit crunch and time management are two of the major challenges facing them today, according to an opinion poll.
The findings were revealed in a poll run by business advisers Burgis & Bullock at the company’s Budget seminars held in Leamington, Rugby and Nuneaton in March.
The poll also showed an expected decline in corporate deals after April 6 as purchaser
s may not be able to raise the necessary capital. Companies are less inclined to spend money on training and investment, which could have a negative effect on continued growth and staff development.
However, many companies continue to believe that the internet and e-commerce investment is improving communications with their customers, providing more direct access to product information via their websites. It has also helped to increase the buying and selling process.
The poll also revealed that Warwickshire businesses are making a concerted effort to reduce their personal and business carbon footprint. Measures being taken include continued effort to make business premises more energy efficient; recycling paper and other waste products; stricter control over office heating; a move to lower emissions vehicles and a sharp increase in the number of people working from home.
The full article contains 212 words and appears in Leamington Courier newspaper.
