Questionnaire

Business Confidence Survey Autumn 2022

We very-much value your opinion and feedback on the following questions. Please be open and honest, we will treat your responses in confidence.


1) How confident are you about your business’s prospects for the next 12 months?
Very confident Somewhat confident Neutral Not very confident Not at all confident Don't know


2) What do you see as the top 3 challenges your business faces over the next 12 months (please tick up to 3)?
Energy costs Other costs Recruiting/retaining staff Importing or exporting issues Rising interest rates Reduced customer demand Lack of skills / training Access to finance Broadband / digital infrastructure Currency fluctuations Other (please specify)


3) Over the next 12 months, how likely are you to seek support from an external advisor, consultant or business support organisation?
Very likely Somewhat likely Neither likely or unlikely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know


4) What support do you expect your business to need in the near future (please tick all that apply)?
Accessing finance / investment Business planning Leadership / management Learning from other business peers Recruitment Skills / training Accessing apprenticeships Reducing energy costs / waste Exporting or importing Sales & marketing Innovation, research or product development Environmental standards Other (please specify)


5) Is there anything you would like to add about challenges your business is facing?

6) Would you like a member of the Growth Hub team to contact you to discuss support for any of the matters you have highlighted? If so, please provide your name, email address and/or phone number below.

Yes


7) Please provide your name (optional, unless you wish to be contacted)


8) Please provide your email address (optional, unless you wish to be contacted)


9) Please provide your phone number (optional, unless you wish to be contacted)

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