1.	How has the way your business operates changed as a result of the recession?
	Diversified services
	Changed marketing stratergy
	Created new product / service
	Changed sales channels (e.g. internet shopping)
	Worked more closely with other businesses
	Pay freezes
	Reduced shift allowance / bonuses
	Staff turnover (please specify how below)
	Other (please specify below)

	Please use the space below to expand on any of your answers.

2.	North Lincolnshire Council and Business Link both put on a range of events to support local businesses. How valuable have you found previous events? (On a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 = Of no Value and 5 = Very Valuable)
		1		2		3		4		5
	North Lincolnshire Council events
	Business Link events

3.	Which of the following business event topics would be useful to your business in the future? (please click all that apply)
	Finance
	Online business
	Sales
	Marketing
	International trade
	Selling to the public sector
	Managing people

4.	How do you prefer to recieve information about upcoming events and local business news? (please click all that apply)
	Newsline magazine		Billboard posters		Local press
	North Lincolnshire Coucnil website		Leaflets through the post		Text messages
	Business Link website		Leaflets via email		Word of mouth

If you would like more information on the Business Network please click the box and provide your details at the end of the questionnaire.

5.	Which of the following best represents the goods or service involved in your organisation?
	Agriculture, forestry and fisheries		Transport equipment manufacturing		Transport
	Oil and gas extraction		Food, drink and tabacco production		Communications
	Mining		Wood and wood products manufacturing		Banking / Insurance services
	Utilities		Paper, printing and publishing		Business Services
	Fuel refining		Rubber and plastics manufacturing		Other financial and business services
	Chemicals		Other manufacturing		Public administration and defence
	Minerals		Construction		Education
	Metals		Retailing		Health
	Machinery and equipment manafacturing		Wholesaling		Other services
	Electrical and optical equipment manufacturing		Hotels and catering

If other services please state:

6.	How many employees does your organisation have in North Lincolnshire?
	10 or less		26 to 100		251 or more
	11 to 25		101 to 250

7.	The following information is optional. However, if you wish to keep informed about the Business Network please complete.
	Business name:
	Post code
	Email address

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