The First Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI) survey of 2025 is live

The Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI) survey is now live, capturing real-time insights from businesses across Scotland to inform economic decision-making at the highest levels.

As Scotland’s longest-running business survey, the QEI provides a critical snapshot of business confidence, investment trends, recruitment challenges, and economic performance across key sectors—including manufacturing, construction, finance & business services, tourism, and retail.

Your participation directly influences:

• Government policies and business support measures
• SCC’s advocacy for the needs of Scottish businesses
• National media coverage of Scotland’s economic landscape

With economic pressures, shifting markets, and policy changes affecting businesses, now is the time to make your voice heard. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete, but its impact lasts much longer.

Don’t let key decisions be made without your input. Take the QEI survey today and help shape the business environment in Scotland.