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SURVEY OF SME BRITISH TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES

Survey of SME British technology companies to show government and trade associations how to better assist in future economic growth

SMEs make up 50% of the UK GDP and are responsible for employing 12 million people in the UK

The Electronics Leadership Council, Premier Farnell, plc and The UK Electronics Alliance co-ordinate survey to gain knowledge from technology-based SMEs on how to better advise government to direct the necessary support for greater economic growth

London, 25 November 2009 – Premier Farnell the leading multi-channel, high service distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals globally, today announced in co-ordination with the Electronics Leadership Council (ELC) and the UK Electronics Alliance (UKEA), that all UK based small and medium enterprise (SME) technology companies are encouraged to take part in a survey developed to garner appropriate support from the UK Government and trade associations to ensure the necessary future economic growth for these SMEs. The web based survey (http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229X74PB4DL) will be available to complete from 25th November through to 9th December 2009 and high participation levels are actively encouraged.

The intent of the survey is to gain support to influence regulation and legislation that will encourage success for SMEs, ensuring their views are well understood by government as decisions are made. The findings will also be used to attract funding for business in the UK and develop targeted programmes that make a positive contribution. The ELC and UKEA have excellent lines of communication already established with government that will ensure the issues raised by the survey get directly to those most able to influence change.

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Date added: 25 November 2009