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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:
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
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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?
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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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
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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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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
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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? 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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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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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
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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 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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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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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
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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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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
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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?
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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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
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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
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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
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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
Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:12:20 AMThursday, October 11, 2018 8:12:20 AMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:18:17 AMThursday, October 11, 2018 8:18:17 AMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:05:5700:05:57IP 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
,
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
Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:18:35 AMThursday, October 11, 2018 8:18:35 AMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:21:35 AMThursday, October 11, 2018 8:21:35 AMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:03:0000:03:00IP 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
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
Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:22:00 AMThursday, October 11, 2018 8:22:00 AMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:26:31 AMThursday, October 11, 2018 8:26:31 AMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:04:3000:04:30IP Address:IP Address: 58.171.104.23758.171.104.237
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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
Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:05:13 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:05:13 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:09:57 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:09:57 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:04:4400:04:44
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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
Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:34:45 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:34:45 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:39:34 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:39:34 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:04:4900:04:49IP Address:IP Address: 58.171.104.23758.171.104.237
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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
Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 7:38:51 AMThursday, October 11, 2018 7:38:51 AMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:40:46 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:40:46 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 06:01:5506:01:55IP 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?
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
Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:41:13 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:41:13 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:43:09 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:43:09 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:01:5600:01:56IP 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?
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
Collector:Collector: Web Link 3 Web Link 3 (Web Link)(Web Link)Started:Started: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:43:56 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:43:56 PMLast Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:46:02 PMThursday, October 11, 2018 1:46:02 PMTime Spent:Time Spent: 00:02:0500:02:05IP 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 1-5Part 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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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
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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
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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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