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Richard Alvin

Richard Alvin Executive Chairman

Our multi-award winning company founder is one of the UKs leading specialist in the small and media business sector. A regular media commentator he knows how important insight is to a business

Claire Oakley

Claire Oakley Managing Director

With over 20 years business research experience Claire has spent the past five years driving Trends Research to be the leading specialist in research with the UKs small and medium sized business sector

Julia Darby

Julia Darby Client Manager

Having worked for Trends Research and in the UK SME business research sector since passing her MBA. Julia brings to our clients in-depth specialist knowledge to achieve their aims

Sarah Hamblin

Sarah Hamblin Research Analyst

An analyst with over 12 years Market Research Association experience providing quantitive research with a depth of field data which enables clients to guarantee media coverage in all of the UKs leading media outlets

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Our work in the news:

Inheritance tax reform could threaten 200,000 jobs in family businesses and farms, survey warns

Inheritance tax reform could threaten 200,000 jobs in family businesses and farms, survey warns More than 200,000 jobs in family-run businesses and farms could be lost as a result of upcoming changes to inheritance tax rules, according to new research that warns of a substantial hit to investment, employment and

As the Spring Statement approaches, the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are holding off on major investment decisions, despite strong ambitions for growth.

SMEs delay major decisions as they await economic clarity from the Chancellor

As the Spring Statement approaches, the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are holding off on major investment decisions, despite strong ambitions for growth.

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