Here at kbbreview, we're often told that the media have had a big part to play in the current downturn. We've talked the whole thing up they tell us, it's not as bad as it seems, so why all the doom and gloom? OK, so Gordon Brown and the governor of the Bank of England are admitting there's a recession on the way, if it's not here already, but still plenty of you insist you're bucking the trend.

So in the December issue of kbbreview we're giving you a chance to tell us exactly how well your business is doing, or not as the case may be. Just click on the survey link below and you can take part in our simple questionnaire. I promise it won't take long, it's only ten questions, and it'll be a real help to us. It's completely anonymous too, so be as honest as you can.

And, once you've filled the survey in, if you're feeling particularly inspired to give us the real story on how the industry is doing then feel free to email me with any comments, opinions or rants - positive or negative. I promise that nobody's name will be printed unless you're happy to have it out in the open.

It's important we understand exactly how the market is genuinely looking out there...especially as I've got several pages to write about it in the December issue. I really hope you can help, and many thanks to all those who give it a go.

Click here to go to the survey.

Tim@kbbreview.com