What is the Quarterly Economic Survey?
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the UK's largest and longest-running independent business survey, conducted quarterly by local accredited Chambers of Commerce across the country. The survey helps give local Sussex businesses a voice, contributing to regional and national conversations.
Every quarter, businesses share insight on areas such as:
- Sales and orders
- Recruitment and workforce challenges
- Investment intentions
- Cashflow
- Export activity
- Business confidence
This intelligence helps build a detailed picture of economic conditions and informs local, regional and national policy discussions.
Who uses the QES?
Why Take Part?
Your Voice Matters
The experiences of Sussex businesses help influence decisions made by policymakers, local authorities and economic development organisations.
Quick and Easy
The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and provides valuable evidence that contributes to a much larger picture.
Create Impact
Your responses help us:
- Highlight business concerns
- Advocate for policy changes
- Identify emerging economic trends
- Support investment in the region
- Inform government decision-making
How the Results Are Used
This is a particularly valuable section because it links directly to "Influence".
Local Influence
Survey findings help shape discussions with:
- Local authorities
- Economic partnerships
- Skills providers
- Infrastructure stakeholders
Regional Influence
Data contributes to conversations around:
- Regional growth
- Transport and connectivity
- Workforce development
- Business support programmes
National Influence
Responses from Sussex businesses form part of the wider British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey, providing evidence used in engagement with HM Treasury, Government departments and national policymakers.