As a novel start-up in a poorly-researched space, we needed to validate the problems Whirli is solving. Sapio Research were fantastic partners from start to finish – creative in brainstorming angles, careful in designing the questions, and rigorous in analysing the results. The research brought a wealth of insights, backed by hard figures, for our business decision making and for us to talk about publicly in the press.
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- Business confidence is falling, and turnover expectations are down, with 63% having experienced a reduction this month, compared to 54% at the start of lockdown.
- Is working from home set to become a new ‘norm’? 34% say it’s having a positive impact on their productivity, and a further 33% say that reduced travel is positive too
- Sustainability goals; For 34% of business decision makers the onus is being placed on governments. Just 17% believe the responsibility lies primarily with organisations. Are organisations trying to ‘pass the buck’, or do they simply need the leadership and regulation from a central point?
What you can find in the 3rd report
Where we are now
- Turnover last month compared to pre C-19 expectations
- Business strategy stage
- Impacts on productivity
- Changes made since the outbreak of C-19
Anticipated short term impacts
- Impact on 2020 turnover prospects
- Supply chain impact
- Spending pattern changes
Government confidence and support
- Confidence in the government’s ability to support the economy
- Anticipated lock-down survival time scales
- Perceptions of organisations that have taken government financial support
- Sustainability responsibility
Confidence in getting to the new normal
- Time until operations become viable
- Time until pre-pandemic operations
- Time until the UK economy recovers
- Time until the international markets recover
Audience: We surveyed 500 UK business decision makers, 500 UK business decision makers, 255 CEO/MD/Directors and 245 Senior/middle managers across industries, covering companies with just one employee to 10,000+ (293 were SMEs)
Wave 3 Fieldwork: 7th to 13th May 2020
COVID-19 UK B2B Barometer Wave 3
Providing market stats to support businesses needing to self-certify adverse impacts for CBILS applications and those making business plans for the future.
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