Since the COVID 19 pandemic started in 2020, Moore UK have conducted market research to measure Owner Managed Business (OMB) confidence levels in each quarter.
We ask OMB’s a range of questions that were suitable for the time of surveying. We ask them about tax increases, what they hop to see in The Budget, their cash position and changes to their workforce as well as their concerns not only for the next quarter, but for the 12 months ahead.
Prior to this, we carried out annual surveys asking businesses questions that were relevant to that time.
Below, you will find a detailed reports of our findings.
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The OMB Pulse Survey results
The OMB Survey results November 2025
Our latest owner-managed business (OMB) survey provides a clear snapshot of how UK business owners are feeling as we move into 2026.
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The OMB Pulse Survey results December 2024
Wave Owner Managed Business confidence is high despite growing concerns over costs and taxation
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The OMB Pulse survey results June 2024 wave
Navigating uncertainty: OMBs remain optimistic amid election and economic challenges.
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The OMB Pulse survey results December 2023 wave
Revenue confidence surges, but cashflow and tech adoption remain key concerns.
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The OMB Pulse survey results March 2023 wave
Stunted growth: How rising costs and recruitment woes are choking business expansion.
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The OMB Pulse survey report November 2022 wave
The Big Squeeze: Challenging times ahead for Owner Managed Businesses.
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The OMB Pulse survey April 2022 wave
Onwards and upwards: Could digital transformation be the key to business recovery?
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The OMB Pulse survey November 2021 wave
A long road to recovery for UK businesses? A third of OMBs say they are planning redundancies due to CJRS ending.
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The OMB Pulse Survey Results July 2021 wave
Our latest Owner Managed Business (OMB) survey looked at the impact of the pandemic on businesses across the UK. Although business confidence remains low, we are starting to see positive signs of improvement.
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The OMB Pulse Survey February 2021 Wave
The data collected in our February survey shows that there was a decrease in OMBs’ confidence in meeting their revenue and profit targets and in the general outlook for the next 12 months.
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The OMB Pulse Survey October 2020 Wave
Our OMB Pulse Survey in October 2020, revealed that 83% of OMB's felt that tax increases should be delayed until a recovery is well underway for the UK economy.
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