New Business Support Offer

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Closes 6 Aug 2025

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Understanding you and your business

1. What is your business name? (Optional)

What is your business name? (Optional)

2. How would you describe yourself?

(Required) Business Owner Worker/Employee Entrepreneur Investor

3. What sector/industry does your business operate in?

What sector/industry does your business operate in? (Required)

4. Where is your business located?

Where is your business located? (Required)

5. How would you rate the current health of your business or organisation?

(Required) In crisis Surviving Thriving

6. What are the main challenges your business currently faces?

Please rank your top 3 challenges.

(Required)

Market competition

Energy prices

Retaining staff

Business rates/tax

Regulations and 'red tape'

Accessing funding and finance

Expanding into new markets

Recruitment

Supply chain

Other (please specify)

If other, please state below

7. What have been the positive impacts of the current economic climate on your business? (Select all that apply)

(Required) Increased turnover Recruited more staff Increased productivity No positive impact Increased custom Retained staff Other (please specify)

What have been the positive impacts of the current economic climate on your business?

8. How optimistic are you for your business over the next 3 years?

(Required) Very optimistic Somewhat optimistic Unsure Somewhat pessimistic Very pessimistic

9. What honest impact has sustainable, green, and climate-focused initiatives had on your business?

(Required) Negative impact No impact Positive impact Unsure

10. Do you currently offer apprenticeships, internships, or work placements?

(Required) Yes No

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