The downward curve on three indicators on the current barometer shows that IBDs had a tough June. And did the rain put dent supplier confidence too? At the moment, how suppliers are feeling from week to week has to be gauged anecdotally. Not any more, we're now opening the BikeBizBarometer to suppliers...

Barometer is now open to UK suppliers

The business confidence survey will be conducted every fortnight – just like the IBD survey – and the results will be plotted onto the same results graphs as the IBD barometer.

You need to be a UK-based registered member of this site (ie you access the site with your own passwords not just ‘presta’ and ‘enter’). However, none of the results are logged against your particular company, all ‘votes’ are guaranteed anonymous.

The three business confidence questions are quick to answer. Barometer panellists are emailed every fortnight prompting them to go on to the questions page. Fail to vote on the Monday and you get a reminder on the Tuesday. Voting closes on midnight on Tuesday with full results published on Wednesday and flagged on the site.

If you’re interested in taking part in the supplier barometer please email barometer@bikebiz.co.uk.

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