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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2 How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3 Select which industry type best describes your business: Transport, Postal and Warehousing Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of your business $100 000 - $500 000 per year Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the future for your business in this region? Very confident / optimistic Q7 How would you compare the success of your business during the 2017-2018 financial year to the previous year? Neutral Q8 Does your business source goods and services from other local businesses? Yes Q9 Where do you source new staff from? Self employed Other (please specify): Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitably skilled and qualified staff? Neutral Q11 How many people are employed by your business? Full Time 1-5 #1 #1 COMPLETE COMPLETE Collector: Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link) (Web Link) Started: Started: Sunday, September 16, 2018 8:54:32 PM Sunday, September 16, 2018 8:54:32 PM Last Modified: Last Modified: Sunday, September 16, 2018 9:07:48 PM Sunday, September 16, 2018 9:07:48 PM Time Spent: Time Spent: 00:13:15 00:13:15 Page 1: LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY 1 / 108 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY

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Page 1: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

5-10years

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Transport, Postal andWarehousing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$100 000 - $500 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Neutral

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from?

Self employed

Other (pleasespecify):

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5

#1#1COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Sunday, September 16, 2018 8:54:32 PMSunday, September 16, 2018 8:54:32 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Sunday, September 16, 2018 9:07:48 PMSunday, September 16, 2018 9:07:48 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:13:1500:13:15

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Page 2: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Training provider from outside the region

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal,

Certificate courses

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

General computer, email and online training(basics)

,

Other (pleasespecify):

Business management workshops

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekdays,

5.00pm –9.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Electronic taxlodgement

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Extremely satisfied

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Page 3: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Not at allsatisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Risingcosts

,

Competition,

Perception of less than competitivepricing

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Seminars and workshops on small businesstopics

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

Lockhart Ag Bureau

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Q1 Where is your business located? TheRock

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

5-10years

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Industry not classified

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

Less than $50 000 peryear

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from?

no staff

Other (pleasespecify):

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5

#2#2COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Monday, September 17, 2018 11:06:50 AMMonday, September 17, 2018 11:06:50 AMLast Modified:Last Modified: Monday, September 17, 2018 11:14:14 AMMonday, September 17, 2018 11:14:14 AMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:07:2300:07:23

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Page 5: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 55 –64

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Online

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Self conducted research relevant to mybusiness

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

General computer, email and online training(basics)

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekends

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Own website,

Social Media,

Flyers and / or printedmaterial

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Have a website to market thebusiness

,

Transferring large files (graphics, videoetc)

,

Education andtraining

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Page 6: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Very satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Very satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

Risingcosts

,

Lack of people in theregion

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Small business advice andsupport

,

Better / increased tourism marketing andpromotion

,

More people in the region

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Attended any conferences orworkshops

,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? TheRock

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Health Care and SocialAssistance

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$500 000 - $1 Million peryear

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

No,

Local businesses do not supply products relevant to mytrade. If they did, I would be happy to use them.

If not, whynot?:

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? Locally, within 10kms from mybusiness

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Very confident /optimistic

#3#3COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Monday, September 17, 2018 4:41:08 PMMonday, September 17, 2018 4:41:08 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Monday, September 17, 2018 4:52:29 PMMonday, September 17, 2018 4:52:29 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:11:2100:11:21

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Page 8: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual 1-5

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 15 -24

,

55 –64

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate the number of each)

Trainees 1

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Online,

Training provider from outside the region

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal,

Certificate courses

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Other (pleasespecify):

N/A

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Respondent skipped this question

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Social Media,

Flyers and / or printedmaterial

,

White pages

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Page 9: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Electronic taxlodgement

,

Education andtraining

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Veryimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Somewhatimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Very satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

Perception of less than competitivepricing

,

Lack of people in theregion

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Better / increased tourism marketing andpromotion

,

More people in the region

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Page 10: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? TheRock

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Retail Trade

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$100 000 - $500 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

No,

Niche requirements often only available from outsideAustralia.

If not, whynot?:

Q9 Where do you source new staff from?

Lockhart or neighbouring(Wagga)

Other (pleasespecify):

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

#4#4COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 3:50:45 PMTuesday, September 18, 2018 3:50:45 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 4:09:21 PMTuesday, September 18, 2018 4:09:21 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:18:3600:18:36

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Page 12: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5Casual 1-5

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate the number of each)

Apprentices 0

School based apprentices 0

Trainees 0

Work experience students 0

Studying a higher education qualification 0

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Online,

My staff don't require furthertraining

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

One-on-one professionaldevelopment

,

Self conducted research relevant to mybusiness

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Respondent skipped this question

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Respondent skipped this question

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Own website,

Business & Community Directory (Local phonebook)

,

Social Media,

Membership or discount program,

Advertising on other websites

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Page 13: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Have a website to market thebusiness

,

Electronic taxlodgement

,

Transferring large files (graphics, videoetc)

,

Education andtraining

,

Remote accesscomputing

,

E-marketing, selling products or servicesonline

,

Video conferencing and IPtelephony

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Very satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Very satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Other (pleasespecify):

None of the above - My company is 100% online basedsupplying clients all over Australia and world wide.

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Page 14: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Networking with otherbusinesses

,

Website for networking andpromotion

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

Women in Business Wagga, LMBDW Wagga & Riverina

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Q1 Where is your business located? TheRock

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

1-3years

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Education andTraining

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$50 000 - 100 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from?

Sole operator

Other (pleasespecify):

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5

#5#5COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Friday, September 21, 2018 9:42:51 AMFriday, September 21, 2018 9:42:51 AMLast Modified:Last Modified: Friday, September 21, 2018 9:47:06 AMFriday, September 21, 2018 9:47:06 AMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:04:1500:04:15

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 46 –54

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Online,

Conferences

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Self conducted research relevant to mybusiness

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Social Networking - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TripAdvisor, etc,

Other (pleasespecify):

marketing

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekdays,

1.00pm –5.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Own website,

Social Media

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Page 17: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Have a website to market thebusiness

,

Electronic taxlodgement

,

Transferring large files (graphics, videoetc)

,

Education andtraining

,

Remote accesscomputing

,

E-marketing, selling products or servicesonline

,

Video conferencing and IPtelephony

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Not at allsatisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Somewhat satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Insufficient internet connection /speed

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Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Small business advice andsupport

,

Networking with otherbusinesses

,

Seminars and workshops on small businesstopics

,

Investment incentives for small business startups

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

Women In Business

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Q1 Where is your business located? TheRock

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$50 000 - 100 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? Locally, within 10kms from mybusiness

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Part Time 1-5

#6#6COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Monday, September 24, 2018 8:55:53 AMMonday, September 24, 2018 8:55:53 AMLast Modified:Last Modified: Monday, September 24, 2018 9:01:51 AMMonday, September 24, 2018 9:01:51 AMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:05:5800:05:58

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Page 20: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 15 -24

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Other (please specify):

OJT - I have a very unique business

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Other (pleasespecify):

OJT

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Agricultural training

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

5.00pm –9.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Business & Community Directory (Local phonebook)

,

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Veryimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Very satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

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Page 21: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Somewhat satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

Risingcosts

,

Lack of people in theregion

,

Lack of satisfactory transportaccess

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Website for networking andpromotion

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Attended any conferences orworkshops

,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au,

Downloaded or read – Tourism and EconomicDevelopment Strategy 2016 - 2026,

Downloaded or read – Delivery Program 2017 -2021

,

Downloaded or read – Operational Plan 2018 -2019

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Retail Trade

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$5 Million plus

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Significantlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

No,

notavailable

If not, whynot?:

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? Locally, within 10kms from mybusiness

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Slightly confident /optimistic

#7#7COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5Part Time 11-15Casual 11-15

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 15 -24

,

55 –64

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Online

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Registered training to attain certificate levelqualifications

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

5.00pm –9.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Own website,

Business & Community Directory (Local phonebook)

,

Social Media,

Membership or discount program,

Flyers and / or printedmaterial

,

White pages

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Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Have a website to market thebusiness

,

Electronic taxlodgement

,

Education andtraining

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Veryimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Very satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

State economy,

Perception of less than competitivepricing

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Investment incentives for small business startups

,

Better / increased tourism marketing andpromotion

,

More people in the region,

Create development opportunities

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Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Attended any conferences orworkshops

,

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

master grocers assn

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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Retail Trade

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$500 000 - $1 Million peryear

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Neutral

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightly worse

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From Lockhart Shire

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Very confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5Part Time 1-5Casual 6-10

#8#8COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

,

46 –54

,

55 –64

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Online,

Conferences,

Training provider from outside the region

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal,

Certificate courses

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Team buildingworkshops

,

Social Networking - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TripAdvisor, etc

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekdays,

9.00am –1.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Business & Community Directory (Local phonebook)

,

Social Media,

Membership or discount program,

Flyers and / or printedmaterial

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Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Electronic taxlodgement

,

Transferring large files (graphics, videoetc)

,

Education andtraining

,

Video conferencing and IPtelephony

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Very satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Very satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

Risingcosts

,

Regulatory environment,

Perception of less than competitivepricing

,

Lack of people in theregion

,

Lack of satisfactory transportaccess

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Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Networking with otherbusinesses

,

Investment incentives for small business startups

,

Better / increased tourism marketing andpromotion

,

More people in the region

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au,

Applied for any available grants,

Downloaded or read – Tourism and EconomicDevelopment Strategy 2016 - 2026,

Downloaded or read – Delivery Program 2017 -2021

,

Downloaded or read – Operational Plan 2018 -2019

,

Downloaded or read – Destination Riverina MurrayManagement Plan

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

Lockhart Football & Netball Club; RSL; Picnic Races; Spiritof the Land; Fire Brigade; Anglers Club;

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Q1 Where is your business located? French Park

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$1 Million - $3Million

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightly worse

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From Lockhart Shire,

Casual employees

Other (pleasespecify):

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual 1-5

#9#9COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 15 -24

,

25 –45

,

46 –54

,

55 –64

,

>65

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Increase

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Respondent skipped this question

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Respondent skipped this question

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Agricultural training

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekdays

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

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Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Somewhat satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Risingcosts

,

Regulatory environment,

Insufficient internet connection /speed

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Better understanding of governmentregulations

,

Improve transport access to freightterminals

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

Lockhart Agriculture Bureau

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Q1 Where is your business located? TheRock

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

5-10years

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Industry not classified

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

Nocomment

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Neutral

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From furtherafield

,

FAMILY

Other (pleasespecify):

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

#10#10COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual 1-5

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

,

Other (please specify):

SELF

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

One-on-one professionaldevelopment

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

General computer, email and online training(basics)

,

Social Networking - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TripAdvisor, etc

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Respondent skipped this question

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Own website,

Advertising on other websites

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Have a website to market thebusiness

,

Electronic taxlodgement

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Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Neutral

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Neutral

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Regulatory environment,

Insufficient internet connection /speed

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Better understanding of governmentregulations

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? PleasantHills

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

Nocomment

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightly worse

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From furtherafield

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Not very confident – slightly negative

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5

#11#11COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 15 -24

,

46 –54

,

55 –64

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate the number of each)

Apprentices Nil

School based apprentices Nil

Trainees Nil

Work experience students Nil

Studying a higher education qualification Nil

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Training provider from outside the region

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal,

Self conducted research relevant to mybusiness

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Registered training to attain certificate levelqualifications,

Agricultural training,

General computer, email and online training(basics)

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

5.00pm –9.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

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Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Electronic taxlodgement

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Somewhat satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Risingcosts

,

State economy,

Regulatory environment,

Local government planningprocesses

,

Insufficient internet connection /speed

,

Lack of people in theregion

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Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Investment incentives for small business startups

,

Website for networking andpromotion

,

Better understanding of governmentregulations

,

Create development opportunities,

Availability of more local suppliers andcontractors

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Attended any conferences orworkshops

,

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

NSW Farmers

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Q1 Where is your business located? Other

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$100 000 - $500 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Neutral

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From Lockhart Shire

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual 1-5

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? Respondent skipped this question

#12#12COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 7:43:51 AMThursday, October 11, 2018 7:43:51 AMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 7:47:10 AMThursday, October 11, 2018 7:47:10 AMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:03:1800:03:18IP Address:IP Address: 58.171.104.23758.171.104.237

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Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Respondent skipped this question

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Self conducted research relevant to mybusiness

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Agricultural training

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

5.00pm –9.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Veryimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Neutral

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Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Risingcosts

,

State economy,

Regulatory environment,

Competition,

Perception of less than competitivepricing

,

Lack of satisfactory transportaccess

,

Lack of Infrastructure in theShire

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Better understanding of governmentregulations

,

Availability of more local suppliers andcontractors

,

Improve transport access to freightterminals

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

NSW Farmers Association

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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Industry not classified

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$500 000 - $1 Million peryear

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Neutral

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightly worse

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from?

n/a

Other (pleasespecify):

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual 1-5

#13#13COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 15 -24

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Registered training to attain certificate levelqualifications

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekdays,

9.00am –1.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Own website,

Business & Community Directory (Local phonebook)

,

Social Media,

Membership or discount program

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Have a website to market thebusiness

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Neutral

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Not at allsatisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

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Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Veryimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Neutral

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

Risingcosts

,

Regulatory environment,

Competition,

Local government planningprocesses

,

Lack of people in theregion

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

More people in the region,

Availability of more local suppliers andcontractors

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au,

Applied for any available grants

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$100 000 - $500 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightly worse

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? Locally, within 10kms from mybusiness

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Very confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Part Time 1-5

#14#14COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 46 –54

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Decrease

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Conferences

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal,

Certificate courses

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Registered training to attain certificate levelqualifications

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

5.00pm –9.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Own website,

Business & Community Directory (Local phonebook)

,

White pages

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Veryimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Very satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Respondent skipped this question

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Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Veryimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Very satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Other (pleasespecify):

lack of support in shopping local

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Small business advice andsupport

,

Better / increased tourism marketing andpromotion

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Attended any conferences orworkshops

,

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? TheRock

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Transport, Postal andWarehousing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$100 000 - $500 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From Lockhart Shire

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual 1-5

#15#15COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

,

46 –54

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Training provider from outside the region

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Social Networking - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TripAdvisor, etc

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekends,

9.00am –1.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Flyers and / or printedmaterial

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Electronic taxlodgement

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

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Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Neutral

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

No

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Veryimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Very satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

Risingcosts

,

Lack of people in theregion

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

More people in the region

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Respondent skipped this question

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? Other

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Construction

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

Respondent skipped this question

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Neutral

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from?

familybusiness

Other (pleasespecify):

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Respondent skipped this question

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5

#16#16COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 46 –54

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Other (please specify):

I train on site

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Website development and GoogleAdwords

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekends,

5.00pm –9.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Promotional events andtradeshows

,

Advertising on other websites

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Electronic taxlodgement

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

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Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Not at allsatisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Not at allsatisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

State economy,

Lack of people in theregion

,

Lack of local real estateservices

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Small business advice andsupport

,

Improved access tocapital

,

Networking with otherbusinesses

,

Better / increased tourism marketing andpromotion

,

More people in the region,

Create development opportunities

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? BoreeCreek

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$500 000 - $1 Million peryear

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Neutral

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Significantly worse

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From Lockhart Shire

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual 1-5

#17#17COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 15 -24

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Training provider from outside the region

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal,

Self conducted research relevant to mybusiness

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Agricultural training,

General computer, email and online training(basics)

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

5.00pm –9.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Electronic taxlodgement

,

Education andtraining

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Veryimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Neutral

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Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

No

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Veryimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Neutral

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

Risingcosts

,

Regulatory environment,

Perception of less than competitivepricing

,

Local government planningprocesses

,

Lack of people in theregion

,

Lack of satisfactory transportaccess

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Better understanding of governmentregulations

,

More people in the region,

Improve transport access to freightterminals

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Respondent skipped this question

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? YerongCreek

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

Respondent skipped this question

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Significantlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? Locally, within 10kms from mybusiness

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Very confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual 1-5

#18#18COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

,

46 –54

,

55 –64

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Respondent skipped this question

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Respondent skipped this question

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Respondent skipped this question

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Respondent skipped this question

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Market research / informationgathering

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Don’t know or unsure

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Don't know or unsure

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

No

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Veryimportant

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Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Somewhat satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Other (pleasespecify):

lack of rain

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Other (pleasespecify):

make it rain

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Respondent skipped this question

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? TheRock

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Transport, Postal andWarehousing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$1 Million - $3Million

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Not very confident – slightly negative

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From Lockhart Shire

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual more than 15

#19#19COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

,

55 –64

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate the number of each)

Studying a higher education qualification 2

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Increase

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Online,

Conferences

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Registered training to attain certificate levelqualifications,

General computer, email and online training(basics)

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekdays,

9.00am –1.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Own website,

Social Media,

No Advertising

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Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Electronic taxlodgement

,

Education andtraining

,

Video conferencing and IPtelephony

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Not at allsatisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Not at allsatisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Risingcosts

,

State economy,

Insufficient internet connection /speed

,

Lack of Infrastructure in theShire

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Better / increased tourism marketing andpromotion

,

More people in the region

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Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Respondent skipped this question

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? BoreeCreek

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$1 Million - $3Million

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Significantly worse

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From furtherafield

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

#20#20COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5Casual 1-5

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Respondent skipped this question

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Respondent skipped this question

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Booking accommodation andtravel

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Neutral

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

No

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Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Veryimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Not at allsatisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Risingcosts

,

Regulatory environment,

Lack of people in theregion

,

Lack of satisfactory transportaccess

,

Other (pleasespecify):

Ongoing climate change policy

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

More people in the region,

Improve transport access to freightterminals

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Respondent skipped this question

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

NSW Farmers

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Q1 Where is your business located? TheRock

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

3-5years

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Retail Trade

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

Less than $50 000 peryear

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from?

It's just me but if I need a hand I ask my friendsoccassionally

Other (pleasespecify):

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

#21#21COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Part Time 1-5

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Respondent skipped this question

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Respondent skipped this question

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Website development and GoogleAdwords

,

Social Networking - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TripAdvisor, etc

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekdays,

9.00am –1.00pm

,

1.00pm –5.00pm

,

5.00pm –9.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Own website,

Social Media,

Promotional events andtradeshows

,

Other (pleasespecify):

Markets

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Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Have a website to market thebusiness

,

Education andtraining

,

E-marketing, selling products or servicesonline

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Not at allsatisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Not at allsatisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

Perception of less than competitivepricing

,

Lack of people in theregion

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Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Small business advice andsupport

,

Improved access tocapital

,

Investment incentives for small business startups

,

More education and trainingsupport

,

Website for networking andpromotion

,

Better / increased tourism marketing andpromotion

,

More people in the region,

Create development opportunities

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

Wagga Women In Business

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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

Less than 1year

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Health Care and SocialAssistance

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

Less than $50 000 peryear

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Neutral

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

No,

No local suppliers

If not, whynot?:

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From Lockhart Shire

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Very confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5

#22#22COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Increase

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Training provider from outside the region

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Higher education

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

General computer, email and online training(basics)

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekends

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Education andtraining

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

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Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Extremely satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

Insufficient internet connection /speed

,

Lack of people in theregion

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Small business advice andsupport

,

Networking with otherbusinesses

,

Seminars and workshops on small businesstopics

,

Investment incentives for small business startups

,

More education and trainingsupport

,

Website for networking andpromotion

,

Better / increased tourism marketing andpromotion

,

More people in the region,

Availability of more local suppliers andcontractors

,

Improve transport access to freightterminals

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Retail Trade

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

Less than $50 000 peryear

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Neutral

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from?

ALLVOLUNTEERS

Other (pleasespecify):

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual more than 15

#23#23COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? >65

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Respondent skipped this question

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Respondent skipped this question

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Team buildingworkshops

,

General computer, email and online training(basics)

,

Social Networking - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TripAdvisor, etc

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Respondent skipped this question

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Business & Community Directory (Local phonebook)

,

Other (pleasespecify):

SHIRE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email)

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Not at allimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Don't know or unsure

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

No

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Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Neutral

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Neutral

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

Risingcosts

,

Lack of people in theregion

,

Other (pleasespecify):

ELECTRICITY COSTS

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Improved access tocapital

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au,

Applied for any available grants

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Transport, Postal andWarehousing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$100 000 - $500 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightly worse

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? Locally, within 10kms from mybusiness

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5Casual 1-5

#24#24COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 46 –54

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Decrease

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal,

Self conducted research relevant to mybusiness

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Website development and GoogleAdwords

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekdays

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Flyers and / or printedmaterial

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Not at allsatisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

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Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Very satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Lack of customers /sales

,

Risingcosts

,

State economy,

Regulatory environment

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au,

Downloaded or read – Destination Riverina MurrayManagement Plan

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$100 000 - $500 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightly worse

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From Lockhart Shire

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual 1-5

#25#25COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Respondent skipped this question

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Agricultural training

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Respondent skipped this question

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email)

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Veryimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

No

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Not at allsatisfied

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Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Competition,

Lack of people in theregion

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

I don't intend to grow mybusiness

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Respondent skipped this question

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? YerongCreek

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$3 Million - $5Million

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Neutral

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From furtherafield

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Slightly confident /optimistic

#26#26COMPLETECOMPLETE

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Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5Part Time 1-5Casual 1-5

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

,

46 –54

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Self conducted research relevant to mybusiness

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Agricultural training

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

1.00pm –5.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Electronic taxlodgement

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Veryimportant

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Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Neutral

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Neutral

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Risingcosts

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improve transport access to freightterminals

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Respondent skipped this question

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? PleasantHills

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$1 Million - $3Million

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From furtherafield

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Neutral

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual 1-5

#27#27COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:46:25 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:46:25 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:49:12 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:49:12 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:02:4700:02:47IP Address:IP Address: 58.171.104.23758.171.104.237

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 46 –54

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Respondent skipped this question

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Agricultural training

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

9.00am –1.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Electronic taxlodgement

,

Education andtraining

,

Video conferencing and IPtelephony

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

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Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Not at allsatisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Insufficient internet connection /speed

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improve transport access to freightterminals

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Respondent skipped this question

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

LOCKHART AG BUREAU

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Q1 Where is your business located? PleasantHills

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

5-10years

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Construction

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$500 000 - $1 Million peryear

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Significantlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From furtherafield

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Very confident /optimistic

#28#28COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:49:19 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:49:19 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:53:46 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:53:46 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:04:2700:04:27IP Address:IP Address: 58.171.104.23758.171.104.237

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Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5Casual 1-5

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

,

55 –64

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate the number of each)

Work experience students yes but number not indicated

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Online

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

General computer, email and online training(basics)

,

Social Networking - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TripAdvisor, etc

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekdays,

5.00pm –9.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Electronic taxlodgement

,

Education andtraining

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Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Not at allsatisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Not at allsatisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Insufficient internet connection /speed

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Improved access tocapital

,

Website for networking andpromotion

,

More people in the region

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? PleasantHills

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Construction

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$100 000 - $500 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

No

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From Lockhart Shire

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Very confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5

#29#29COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:53:59 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:53:59 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:56:46 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:56:46 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:02:4700:02:47IP Address:IP Address: 58.171.104.23758.171.104.237

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 15 -24

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate the number of each)

Work experience students 1

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Increase

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Self conducted research relevant to mybusiness

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Respondent skipped this question

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Respondent skipped this question

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Respondent skipped this question

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Respondent skipped this question

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Respondent skipped this question

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

No

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Somewhat satisfied

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Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

State economy

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Other (pleasespecify):

To give locals more loyalty's for Earthmoving services. Tobe more loyal to local Earthmoving company's

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Respondent skipped this question

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$500 000 - $1 Million peryear

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Slightly confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Neutral

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From Lockhart Shire

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Not very confident – slightly negative

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Casual 1-5

#30#30COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:57:01 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:57:01 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:59:03 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:59:03 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:02:0100:02:01IP Address:IP Address: 58.171.104.23758.171.104.237

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Page 97: 2018 LOCKHART SHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY · Q1Where is your business located? Lockhart Q2How long has your business been in operation in Lockhart Shire? 5-10 years Q3Select which industry

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Self conducted research relevant to mybusiness

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Agricultural training

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Weekdays,

5.00pm –9.00pm

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Flyers and / or printedmaterial

,

Local Newspapers

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Booking accommodation andtravel

,

Education andtraining

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Veryimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

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Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Somewhat satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Competition,

Lack of people in theregion

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

More people in the region,

Create development opportunities

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Contacted Council Officers regarding applications orpermits relevant to your business

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

Yes,

If so, whatorganisation?:

nsw farmers

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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Health Care and SocialAssistance

Q4 Is your business a home based business? No

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$100 000 - $500 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Neutral

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? Locally, within 10kms from mybusiness

,

From further afield also

Other (pleasespecify):

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Not very confident – slightly negative

#31#31COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 4 Web Link 4 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 2:17:38 PMTuesday, October 23, 2018 2:17:38 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 2:24:24 PMTuesday, October 23, 2018 2:24:24 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:06:4600:06:46IP Address:IP Address: 58.171.104.23758.171.104.237

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Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 6-10Part Time 6-10Casual 6-10

Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

,

46 –54

,

55 –64

,

>65

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

Online,

Conferences,

Training provider from outside the region

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal,

Higher education,

One-on-one professionaldevelopment

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Other (pleasespecify):

unsure

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Respondent skipped this question

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Business & Community Directory (Local phonebook)

,

White pages,

No Advertising

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Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Education andtraining

,

Remote accesscomputing

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Somewhat satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Risingcosts

,

Regulatory environment,

Perception of less than competitivepricing

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Other (pleasespecify):

support to obtain medical practitioners

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? TheRock

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

10 yearsplus

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Agriculture, Forestry andFishing

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Respondent skipped this question

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$100 000 - $500 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Slightly worse

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? From Lockhart Shire

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Very confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Full Time 1-5

#32#32COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 4 Web Link 4 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 2:24:45 PMTuesday, October 23, 2018 2:24:45 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 2:26:30 PMTuesday, October 23, 2018 2:26:30 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:01:4500:01:45IP Address:IP Address: 58.171.104.23758.171.104.237

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 25 –45

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate thenumber of each)

Respondent skipped this question

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

Annual certificates and licences which requireongoing renewal

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Agricultural training

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Respondent skipped this question

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

No Advertising

Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Banking

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Neutral

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Not at allsatisfied

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Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Insufficient internet connection /speed

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

I don't intend to grow mybusiness

Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Respondent skipped this question

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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Q1 Where is your business located? Lockhart

Q2 How long has your business been in operation inLockhart Shire?

5-10years

Q3 Select which industry type best describes yourbusiness:

Retail Trade

Q4 Is your business a home based business? Yes

Q5 Indicate the approximate annual turnover of yourbusiness

$50 000 - 100 000 per year

Q6 How optimistic (positive) are you about the futurefor your business in this region?

Very confident /optimistic

Q7 How would you compare the success of yourbusiness during the 2017-2018 financial year to theprevious year?

Significantlybetter

Q8 Does your business source goods and servicesfrom other local businesses?

Yes

Q9 Where do you source new staff from? Locally, within 10kms from mybusiness

Q10 What is your ability to attract and retain suitablyskilled and qualified staff?

Very confident /optimistic

Q11 How many people are employed by your business?

Part Time 1-5Casual 1-5

#33#33COMPLETECOMPLETE

Collector:Collector: Web Link 4 Web Link 4 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 2:40:57 PMTuesday, October 30, 2018 2:40:57 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 2:43:42 PMTuesday, October 30, 2018 2:43:42 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:02:4400:02:44IP Address:IP Address: 58.171.104.23758.171.104.237

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Q12 What is the age range of these employees? 15 -24

,

55 –64

Q13 Are any of your employees: (please indicate the number of each)

Studying a higher education qualification 2

Q14 In the next 12 months do you expect to increase ordecrease your total employee numbers?

Stay the same

Q15 Where do you source most of your training andskills development for all staff?

My staff don't require furthertraining

,

Other (please specify):

Onsite training

Q16 What type of training and skills development doyou access?

One-on-one professionaldevelopment

Q17 Which of the following training opportunities wouldbe useful to your business and staff?

Respondent skipped this question

Q18 If you are interested in training, workshops orevents, what would be the most suitable time to attend?

Respondent skipped this question

Q19 In what ways do you currently promote or marketyour business? (Select all that apply)

Own website,

Business & Community Directory (Local phonebook)

,

Social Media,

Promotional events andtradeshows

,

Flyers and / or printedmaterial

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Q20 How do you use the internet in your business?(Select all that apply)

Correspondence (eg email),

Banking,

Ordering materials and businessitems

,

Market research / informationgathering

,

Have a website to market thebusiness

,

Transferring large files (graphics, videoetc)

,

E-marketing, selling products or servicesonline

Q21 How important do you consider high speedbroadband will be to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q22 How satisfied are you with available internetaccess including downloads and speed:

Somewhat satisfied

Q23 Do you use email and internet on your mobiletelephone for business purposes?

Yes

Q24 How important do you consider mobile telephoneaccess to your business?

Extremelyimportant

Q25 How satisfied are you with available mobiletelephone coverage in your region?

Somewhat satisfied

Q26 What do you see as barriers to business growth inLockhart Shire?(Select all that apply)

Other (pleasespecify):

No barriers

Q27 What can Council do to assist your business togrow? (Select all that apply)

Improved marketing and promotion of regionalbusinesses,

Seminars and workshops on small businesstopics

,

Website for networking andpromotion

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Q28 Has your business accessed any of the followingservices provided or promoted by Lockhart ShireCouncil?

Attended any conferences orworkshops

,

Accessed Council’s website –www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au,

Downloaded or read – Destination Riverina MurrayManagement Plan

Q29 Are you a member of any other local organisationthat assists you with your business?

No

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