The Productive Business Index
The PBI isn’t just another SME survey; it’s the most credible, data-rich view of what’s really driving small and medium-sized businesses in the UK.
Small and midsize businesses power the UK economy: unlock data-led intelligence to inform what really drives SME performance.
Often, corporate teams still lack the insights to understand what drives SME decisions, behaviours, and buying patterns.
Developed by Ipsos and Be the Business, the Productive Business Index (PBI) gives you data-led, up-to-date intelligence about what these businesses are really thinking, what they’re planning to do, and the challenges they face.
What this means for you:
- Priority access to unmatched SME intelligence
- Strategic insight that drives action
- Spot SME opportunities and solve pain points
- Not just data, but expert advisory
- Connect with the SME community
Flexible access to meet your needs:
Tier 1 Access: Gain access to the PBI’s powerful core dataset. Explore how SMEs are thinking, spending, and evolving, and add your own questions to uncover insights on your brand, products, or target customers.
Tier 2 Access: Unlock bespoke insights. Receive in-depth analysis tailored to your needs. Dive deeper into the core elements of the PBI to uncover hidden opportunities for growth and engagement to support your own analysis and planning.
Tier 3 Access: Amplify Your Brand. Position yourself as a champion of SME success. Sponsor the main PBI or topic-specific reports, and lead the conversation through branded roundtables, thought leadership, or custom events focused on productivity and growth
The Productive Business Index Report
- Read the latest report: Edition Eight, Q3 2025