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LYMINGTON AND PENNINGTON COMMUNITY FORUM

Project Officer
Town Council Offices, Town Hall, Avenue Road,
Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ZG
Fax: 02380 285 297

 

Lymington And Pennington

Business Community Questionnaire

CAN YOU HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE?

 

The Lymington and Pennington Community Forum are conducting this Business Questionnaire as part of a funded community plan to highlight the key elements influencing the business community. Once these are identified then the forum can assist in development and expansion of local businesses.

Please take a little time to fill out this questionnaire, commenting as much as possible, so that we can make Lymington and Pennington a better working environment for you.

About You 
Name
Company Name
Telephone Number
Email Address

 

1. About your Business 
1. What type of business do you operate?
2. Do you have a SIC CODE (as in annual return).

Detail:
3. How many years has your business been established?



4. Is your business


 

2. Location
1. Did you relocate from elsewhere?

If "Yes", Where?
2. If you are expanding would you do so on your current site?

Comment:
3. Do you plan to relocate in the next 3 yrs

4. If relocating, will it be in Lymington Pennington?

Comment:
5. What attracted you to Lymington and Pennington as a location for your business? Please number the opposite factors 1-10 in order of how important you think they are in locating a suitable business site. 1 being the most important









 

3. Commercial and Industrial Property
1. Is your property:


2. Are there enough commercial and industrial premises available for small businesses?

Comment:
3. Do you feel rents are affordable?

Comment:
4. Do you find business rates prohibitive to expansion?

 

4. Your Customers
1. Which classification best describes your customers/clients





 

5. Your Employees
1. How many people do you employ







2. How many are full-time?







3. How many live in SO41?







4. Are your employee numbers:


5. How difficult is it to attract employees?

6. How far do you need to look to recruit?


7. Are technically skilled/experienced individuals available?

Comment:
8. Is there sufficient training available for your employees?

9. What training would you like to see available?
10. Is transport an issue for your staff in accessing training?

Comment:

 

6. Technology
1. Do you use e-mail

2. Do you use broadband

3. Do you have a web-site

4. Do you use the internet to buy and sell products

 

7. Business Support
1. Do you use business support agencies?
(For example Business Link)


2. Do you belong to the local Chamber of Commerce

3. Do you belong to any other business organisations?

Which?

 

8. Other Factors
1. Is there suitably priced housing for your employees?

2. What do you consider a realistic price range?
3. Are there suitable car parking facilities for your business needs?

4. Do you recycle

Which?

 

9. Transport
1. Do any of these have an impact on your business?


How?

Please complete the box below if you feel it necessary or have anything further to add.

What I like about having a business in Lym/Pen What I don't like about having a business in Lym/Pen
The factors that would help me develop my business in Lym/Pen The barriers preventing me from developing my business in Lym/Pen

Is there any way the forum can help you?