NouvelleAquitaine At The Beginning Of 2023 The Optimism Of Craftsmen Is Hanging By A Thread

The annual report of this industry, which employs 198,386 craftsmen who are the owners of their own businesses, was presented by Gérard Gomez, president of the Chamber of Trades and Crafts (CMA) of New Aquitaine, on Tuesday morning at the Bordeaux headquarters of the consular chamber as part of the celebrations for the coming year 2023. The CMA of Nouvelle-Aquitaine contacted 86,745 regional crafts leaders via email between November 28 and December 8 in order to conduct its survey for its 2022 group photo. A little less than 3,000 people responded.

First observation: artisans continue to have statistically positive levels of confidence about the future of their businesses, despite the crisis that does not spare them. Read moreGérard Gomez Elected President of the Chamber of Trades and Crafts of New Aquitaine. Despite this, there isn't the slightest hint of euphoria, as only 50.6 percent of them say they are confident (46.9 percent) or very confident (3.7 percent) in the future of their business. Rise in the price of raw materials. Morale is lowest in the food industry, with only 40.9 percent of artisans being confident (38.7 percent) or very confident (2.2 percent).

The percentage of craftsmen who are confident (51%) or very confident (3%) in the future of their businesses is highest in the building sector, where it stands at 58 point four percent. A total of 50.3 percent and 47.7 percent of craftsmen who are confident and very confident are found in the two other industries that make up crafts, namely services and production.

Fortunately, the managers of the newest businesses (those that have been around for under three years) are also the most upbeat, with 58.6 percent saying they are confident (53.2%) or very confident (5.4%) about the future. of the crafts they make.

The first two issues that artisans in New Aquitaine as a whole face are the rising cost of raw materials, which 66.2% of respondents say is a problem, and the rising cost of transportation (petrol, diesel) which 61.3% of respondents say is a problem. -them.

Rising energy prices (gas, electricity) are in second place with a 401% increase, and supply issues are in fifth place with a 249% increase, behind only the decline in purchasing power, which is ranked third at 477%. Read moreAbout 70% of businesses are in precarious financial situations. "The two sectors of food and construction hold our full attention." (Axel Champeil) Inflation: "The alignment of the planets is not well underway for 2023.".

Since the rising cost of raw materials accounts for 90% of the issues in the food industry, followed by the challenges brought on by the increase in energy prices (gas, electricity), these issues must be addressed. According to Gérard Gomez, the decline in consumer spending currently ranks third among food-related issues, accounting for 50% of all issues.

Buildings, on the other hand, are primarily impacted by two phenomena that have an almost equal impact: first, the increase in the price of raw materials (79 point 9 percent) and that of travel (76 point 4 percent), which is fueled by the surge in gasoline and diesel, which comes before the decline in purchasing power (44 point 5 percent). The financial vulnerability of craft businesses in New Aquitaine was the subject of another significant question that was posed as part of this survey.

Again, there is no doubt about the state of affairs in this area: 66.6% of artisan managers say their business is experiencing financial instability. The food industry, which was the one that was most obviously under pressure before production (which was at 70.8 percent), services (which was at 66 percent), and construction (which was at 62.6 percent), saw the highest level of financial fragility among respondents (77.4 percent).

). For the first time, this survey also identifies 38.2 percent of managers who responded who think they are in a critical situation, that is, in a financial situation so dire that it threatens the survival of their craft business.

Dot A declarative line that did not exist the previous year but which, despite its subjective nature, attests to circumstances for which craftsmen are no longer able to offer a solution. Maintain or even increase the level of staff Overall, 88 percent of regional trades managers who responded to the survey stated that they wanted to maintain and improve the level of their staff over the ensuing six months. Read alsoRedresses, liquidations: What is the extent of the crisis in Bordeaux?.

"I'd like to remind everyone that the hiring of new employees was the main topic of conversation at this time last year. Employment was the craftsmen's main concern, but they were unable to find anyone to hire.

All of that is now past, but despite the challenges, the craftsmen still want to keep their workforce. I don't think there's a paradox that we have to deal with.

Craftsmen demonstrate their desire to survive by making observations of this nature. Laying off an employee means losing expertise and running the risk of getting caught in a cycle of declining output and employee turnover, according to Gérard Gomez, who notes that we are currently experiencing an economic cycle of crises.

In particular, because of inflation and a price increase brought on by an increase in energy costs that doesn't spare the cost of food products, industrial production, or even dry cleaning. The CMA network is mobilizing in New Aquitaine in response to this potentially serious situation to assist artisans in locating the government assistance they require. Read alsoWar in Ukraine: 70% of craftsmen in economic difficulty in New Aquitaine Bring up cases that do not don't fit in the boxes.

Even though many craft businesses are eligible for assistance, they may not consider it. We are in the post-holiday season with the newly released galettes, and for many customers, the first invoices will arrive at the start of February, if they haven't already.

In order to properly inform craftsmen about assistance and the appropriate device, our network has been activated. Particularly considering that the majority of the craft businesses we observe can use price shielding technology.

A very large number of cases receive assistance overall. As a consular chamber, we strive to fit businesses into every category.

According to the president of the CMA of New Aquitaine, the state services also anticipate that we will bring up any files that do not fit into boxes. 60 percent of the 4,000 bakers in the region contacted the Strategy, which could not be implemented without the field actions started with its nationals by the CMA in the territories. Read more about Energy Price: This Mandatory Certificate for Aid to Craftsmen, Traders, and VSEs.

"We distributed mailings and purchased advertising to urge business executives to contact our consular network. We also started a calling campaign, which, for instance, allowed us to contact 60% of the nearly 4.

There are currently 00 bakers in New Aquitaine. Gérard Gomez exemplifies, "With the objective of reducing the fever in the sector by allowing craftsmen to renegotiate their energy supply contracts.

Even though the worst-case scenario is never guaranteed, the latter is very cautiously optimistic for the year that is about to begin. Read moreBakers are facing difficulties due to rising prices.

The annual report of this industry, which employs 198,386 craftsmen who are the owners of their own businesses, was presented by Gérard Gomez, president of the Chamber of Trades and Crafts (CMA) of New Aquitaine, on Tuesday morning at the Bordeaux headquarters of the consular chamber as part of the celebrations for the coming year 2023.