Author: Chamber of Commerce

8 Out of 10 Firms Report Increased Prices as Issues in Supply Chains Mount

12 November in Business News

80% offirms in new survey saw an increase to their prices in the past year, with nearly half (46%) categorising these as ‘significant’. Only 2% saw a decrease The proportion reporting increased prices rose to 92% for manufacturers 75% ofbusinesses with more than 50 employees said they had skills shortages within...

A straightforward business solution in a complicated world

11 November in Business News, Member News

A period of massive political and economic change has meant trading has been extremely difficult, in particular for small- and medium-sized firms, who will have seen their cash flow significantly hit. Many businesses are looking for ways to take control of their finances, and the good news...

Energise Barnsley is offering individuals and organisations the opportunity to become a member and bondholder and invest in the society’s solar assets through a community bond offer.

05 November in Business News, Member News

Energise Barnsley is offering individuals and organisations the opportunity to become a member and bondholder and invest in the society’s solar assets through a community bond offer. This second bond offer [the first was issued in 2016] is seeking to refinance operational solar PV assets. All...

BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENTS MUST UNITE TO HIT NET ZERO TARGET

04 November in Business News, Chamber News

Nine out of 10firms have not done any assessment on a series of key strategies for managing a sustainable transition to net zero Two thirds (61%)said either capital grants or tax allowances would do most to encourage them to reduce their carbon consumption in the long term. Most firms recommend...