Business survey

Is your businessPlease select one option

Seeking a profit

Voluntary sector

Public sector

How many people (full-time equivalent) do you employ across all of these locations?Please select one option

0-1

2-4

5-9

10-24

25-49

50-99

100+

In which one of the following categories does your business mostly trade?Please select all that apply

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Mining, energy, water or sewerage

Manufacturing

Construction & real estate

Retail or wholesale

Petrol retail & repair of motor vehicles

Food processing

Transport & storage

Leisure and tourism

Arts & creative

Information communication & technology

Financial & insurance activities

Professional services

Scientific

Administrative & support services

Public administration

Defence

Social security

Education, health & social care

Other (please state)

If 'other', please state:

How long has your businesses been operating in the area?Please select one option

Less than 3 years

3 to 5 years

Over 5 years

I am not sure

Why is your business located in this area?Please select all options that apply

Proximity to similar businesses

Proximity to our supply chain

Proximity to our markets/customers

Cost of premises

Employment costs

Access to knowledge and workforce

Quality of life

Historic/family ties

Proximity to environmental, heritage or cultural advantages

Have you increased the number of people you employ within the last 12 months?Please select one option

Yes

No

I am not sure

How do you expect the overall performance of the businesses to change over the next 12/18 months?Please select one option

Grow

Contract

Remain the same

What are the most important changes/improvements would you make to the local area where your business is located to help it grow?Please type three changes/improvements

What are the most important strategic (regional or national level) changes/improvements you would make to help your business grow?Please type three changes/improvements

What changes/improvements would you make to help improve the economic prosperity of the local area?Please type three changes/improvements

What do you feel are the key strengths of the area as a place to live, work and visit?Please type three strengths

What is your business name?

What is your position in the organisation?

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