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Business Survey

Intro text

What is the main activity of your organisation or business? Select the one that is the closest match.

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How long has your business been trading?

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How long has your business been trading?

0 - 12 months

1 - 3 years

3 - 5 years

5 - 10 years

Over 10 years

What is your annual turnover?

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What is your annual turnover?

Up to £10,000

£10,000 - £50,000

£50k - £250k

£250k-£1m

Over £1m

How many people does your organisation currently employ?

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How many people does your organisation currently employ?

0 employees

1-5 employees

5-19 employees

20-99 employees

100+ employees

What are the biggest barriers or risks facing your business? (Tick all that apply and if you wish, please explain further in the comments box at the end of the survey)

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What are the biggest barriers or risks facing your business? (Tick all that apply and if you wish, please explain further in the comments box at the end of the survey)

Cost of materials or services

Cost of utilities

Wage costs

Recruitment – housing

Recruitment – skills gaps

Access to finance

Cost of borrowing

Supply chain disruption

Reduced customer spending

Access to Market

Other

Do you feel positive about the future of your business? (Tick all that apply and if you wish, please explain further in the comments box at the end of the survey)

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Do you feel positive about the future of your business? (Tick all that apply and if you wish, please explain further in the comments box at the end of the survey)

Short term - Positive

Short term - Negative

Long term - Positive

Long term - Negative

Have you or are you planning to invest in a business development activity during the next 12 months? (if you wish, please explain further in the comments box at the end of the survey)

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Have you or are you planning to invest in a business development activity during the next 12 months? (if you wish, please explain further in the comments box at the end of the survey)

Yes

No

Do you feel confident that you will be able to finance your business investment? (if you wish, please provide further information in the comments box at the end of the survey)

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Do you feel confident that you will be able to finance your business investment? (if you wish, please provide further information in the comments box at the end of the survey)

Yes

No

What business support funding would you like to see on offer from the council?

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What business support funding would you like to see on offer from the council?

Digital development

New Bed Spaces (isles only)

Emissions reduction support

Processing and Manufacturing craft etc (Food and Drink, Creative Sectors only)

Processing

Access to new markets

Other

As an estimate what percentage of your net turnover contributes towards energy costs associated with your business? (e.g. fuel costs, electricity, etc.)

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As an estimate what percentage of your net turnover contributes towards energy costs associated with your business? (e.g. fuel costs, electricity, etc.)

Less than 10%

10 - 20%

20 - 30%

more than 30%

Does your business currently use any form of renewable energy sources for utilities? For example heat pumps, solar, wind etc

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Does your business currently use any form of renewable energy sources for utilities? For example heat pumps, solar, wind etc

Yes

No