Business Health Check August 2024

One Mahurangi Business Association Members

Thank you for your participation! Your feedback is invaluable to us as we work to support the local business community in Warkworth, Mahurangi.

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* 1. What industry does your business belong to?

 Retail

 Hospitality

 Professional services (e.g., legal, accounting)

 Construction/Trades

 Healthcare

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How long have you been operating your business in Warkworth, Mahurangi?

 Less than 1 year

 1-3 years

 3-5 years

 More than 5 years

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* 3. How many employees do you have overall?

 1-3

 4-10

 10-20

 20+

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* 4. How did your business perform this financial year compared to the previous?

 Far better than last year

 Better than last year

 About the same as last year

 A little worse than last year

 A lot worse than last year

 Prefer not to answer

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* 5. Rank your business outlook and current mood

Positive & Motivated

Disheartened & tired

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 6. Which of the following challenges are you currently facing in running your business? (Select all that apply)

 Limited foot traffic/customers

 Reduced consumer spending

 Staff recruitment and retention

 Rising operating costs

 Competition from other businesses

 Access to financing

 Marketing and advertising effectiveness

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Are there any specific areas where you feel your business could benefit from additional support or resources? (Select top 3)

Digital Marketing

Business Networking. Building connections with other local businesses

Financial Management

Technology Integration. eg The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution and its impacts

Training and Development: Access to workshops, seminars, or training programmes that support and enhance business success

Sustainability/Environmental Business Practices

Legal Advice around Government Regulations

Customer Experience and Market Research

Other (please specify)