PFA Research is ideally positioned to be at the heart of South West regional issues, from tourism to rural development, from the rollout of broadband internet to the market for locally produced food and drink.

PFA's background is firmly rooted in IT and Telecommunications, leading it to be a preferred supplier for conducting market research into the requirements and opportunities for broadband in Cornwall. This expertise combined with a strong understanding of the small and medium enterprise sector has also resulted in PFA researching the needs of small companies in the region on issues both technology and business related.

The lure of the South West for visitors has never been stronger and the tourism industry is booming, with the opportunity for exploiting an increasingly discerning visitor with more sophisticated tastes than ever before. In 2004, PFA is expanding its involvement in tourism and is investigating the needs of tourism-related businesses for targeted, marketing research to help them better address customer needs, increase customer loyalty and attract new customers. Click here to read more.

The demand for local food produce is growing as part of the increase in the visitor market and PFA has helped a consortium of private sector organizations and individuals explore the opportunity for establishing food retail outlets showcasing local produce.