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Business confidence on the rise, says Bank of Scotland

Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer for April 2018 shows: 

  • Overall confidence for firms in Scotland rose 18 points last month to 30 per cent
  • Economic optimism in the region stood at 18 per cent, 13 points above last month
  • Firms’ confidence in their own business prospects was 41 per cent, compared with 18 per cent in March 

Business confidence in Scotland rose 18 points during April to reach 30 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from the Bank of Scotland. Continue reading Business confidence on the rise, says Bank of Scotland

Scottish businesses plan jobs boost as confidence rises, says Business Barometer report

Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer for February 2018 shows:

  • Overall confidence for firms in Scotland rose 17 points during February to 35 per cent
  • Economic optimism in the region stood at 33 per cent, 20 points above last month
  • Job creation increased by 23 points to 27 per cent compared to January

Continue reading Scottish businesses plan jobs boost as confidence rises, says Business Barometer report