DAIC has rolled out a streamlined version of its 2025 Q1 Quarterly Business Performance Survey, aimed at gathering vital data on the health & performance of businesses across Dominica’s private sector

​The Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce (DAIC) has rolled out a streamlined version of its 2025 Q1 Quarterly Business Performance Survey, aimed at gathering vital data on the health and performance of businesses across Dominica’s private sector.Ashma McDougall, Executive Director of the DAIC, underscored the importance of the initiative: “The Quarterly Business Performance Survey is a crucial tool for gathering accurate data that reflects the true state of Dominica’s private sector. By collecting key metrics on business performance, we ensure our market statistics are grounded in real insights.”
 
McDougall emphasized that the survey isn’t just about data collection. “We’re also committed to publishing the results. This provides new and emerging businesses with valuable forecasts and performance benchmarks by industry, helping them make more strategic decisions. Ultimately, it’s about fostering more resilient and sustainable businesses throughout the country.”The QBPS will delve into several core aspects of business operations, including:
 
Labour Participation: Number of full-time and part-time employees, along with age and gender demographics.
Business Operations: Reports on electrical outages experienced in Q1.
Financial Performance: Analysis of sales and cash flow trends.
Economic Outlook: Business perspectives on inflationary pressures and economic expectations.
 
The survey, which launched on April 8, 2025will remain open until May 9, 2025. It is being conducted online, with the DAIC also leading a national outreach campaign to encourage broad participation.