Small Business Survey
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this short survey for Wisdom Marketing & Managment Services Pty Ltd. No private data will be known to me - it will be held in a separate server and you will note that there is no need to provide your name or any personal details that might identify you or your business. As a small business advsier I need to keep my knowledge current on what is happening to businesses in this region. The challenges that small business face in regional centres is often more troubling and vexing than in metropolitan areas. Just - maybe this survey might be a small step in identifying some issues. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me on 07 46353428 or checkout my website www.wisdommarketing.com.au email is manager@wisdommarketing.com.au Many thanks Peter Nicol & Thanks again for your help.
1.  How long have you been in business
1-2 years
3-4 years
5-7 years
8-10 years
11-15 years
More
2.  How many people do you employ
 
Full time
Partime
None only self
Husband & Wife Partner
3-5 Persons
6-10 Persons
11-15
More
3.  What best descibes your business
Retail
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Consulting
Finance
Home services
Automotive
Media
Agriculture
Catering
Outdoor Service
Graphics
Beauty & Health
Others
Option 15
If you answered: to question 3:
3.1.  If your industry is not included please type in what it is that you do.
4.  Do you use the services of an accountant
Yes
No
Occasionally
5.  If yes does the accountant do all your including BAS
Yes
No
6.  If no does the accountant only do your tax returns
Yes
No
7.  Do you do your own BAS Statement
Yes
No
8.  Do you use the services of a bookkeeper
Yes
No
9.  Do you use a computerised accounting package to run your business
Yes
No
No I use a cash book
10.  Please identify what you use
QuickBooks
MYOB
ATO Site
Cash Book
Cash register
11.  Do you have any formal qualifications./certificates/degrees/trade certificates.
Uni Degree
Trade
Certificates
Nil
12.  Would you be prepared to undergo further formal training if it could be shown that it will help your business
Yes
No
Maybe
13.  Is this the first business you have owned and operated - please advise how many you have owned.
Only this one
One other
Two others
Three others
Four others
More
14.  Do you have a computer at work
Yes
No
15.  Do you use a computer at home
Yes
No
16.  Do you use the computer in any recreational way. For example do you spend time making photo albums, Making videos, writing stories, family tree searches.
Yes
No
17.  Listed are commonly used computer software. Please tick the ones you feel you have a good understanding of and use regularly for either private or business use.
MicroSoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Access
General Internet Browsing
Regualr emailing
Online banking
Video making
Graphics software for photos
Any accounting software
Video Gaming
Other
18.  What platform is your computer
Windows
Apple
19.  Did your business grow in the last 12 months
Yes
No
20.  Do you think your business will grow in the next 12 months
Yes
No
21.  Does your bank provide you with good service and advice
Yes
No
22.  Does your accountant provide you with good service and advice by providing regular updates on how your business is faring. This has nothing to do with fees - just service.
Yes
No
23.  Do you have a written plan for the next 12 months or have you had a think through of what it is you have to do to make the business grow.
Yes
No
24.  Is your business located in Toowoomba - If not please indicate how far your business is from the Toowoomba CBD
In Toowoomba
10-15Kms
16-25Kms
26-50Kms
51-100Kms
101-150Kms
151-200Kms
201-250Kms
251-250Kms
251-350Kms
351-500Kms
500-1000Kms
25.  Where do you draw your customers from
NSW
ACT
NT
SA
WA
QLD
VIC
TAS
Local area
Regional Area
26.  How are you structured
Company
Partnership
Trust
None not registered
Trading Name only
27.  Does your business have a website
Yes
No
28.  Do you sell any of your goods or services online via your website
Yes
No
29.  If yes are you finding this a successful way to sell your products
Yes
No
30.  Have you ever advertised your business in any media to sell your products or services
Yes
No
31.  Please name the media you have used - tick multiples if required
Televison
Newspapers
Radio
Letterbox/Post
Outdoor Signs
Others
32.  In your opinion which worked the best for you.
Television
Newspapers
Radio
Letterbox/Post
Outdoor signs
other
33.  Do you continue to advertise
yes
No
34.  How many motor vehicles do you have in your family and business mix
1
2
3
4
5-more
35.  Below are some body types - what best describes the vehicles you use and the number used
Sedans
Utility
Van
4WD
Lite Truck
Other type of body
Allocated: 0 of 100    Remainder: 100
36.  How many hours per week do you spend in your business. If there are partners please note there is provsion for two persons.
 
20-30 Hours
31-40 Hours
41-50 Hours
51-60 Hours
61+
Person 1
Person 2
37.  Looking back do you have any regrets at opening your business
Yes very much
A little
Unsure
None
Never
Love it
38.  There has been so much activity in the region regarding the development of Gas/Coal and Energy etc. Has this in any way had a positive or negative effect on your future growth and future plans.
Yes very much positively
A little
Unsure
None
Negative effect
Devastating
39.  Do you or your partner have another source of income that you need to help keep the family unit going - E.G Wife or Husband works in another role.
Yes
No
40.  Who is your telecommunications provider
Telstra
Optus
Other

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