MARKET HARBOROUGH TOWN BENCHMARKING BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEY

Action for Market Towns are currently conducting a Benchmarking exercise in Market Harborough. Benchmarking includes gathering data and information on key performance indicators within the town such as retail offering, footfall, car parking, business confidence, shopper origin and town centre user views. The following short survey allows those operating businesses with an opportunity to provide their ratings and views on various aspects of Market Harborough Town Centre. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Mike King, Action for Market Towns, 07818 068982, mike.king@towns.org.uk Please use the 'NEXT' and 'PREVIOUS' buttons to navigate your way through the survey.

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What is the nature of your business?		Retail
		Commercial/ Professional
		Public Sector
		Hospitality
		Other

Please specify

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What type of business are you?		Multiple Trader
		Regional
		Independent

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How many people work at your premises full time?

How many people work at these premises part time?

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How long has your business been in the town?		Less than a year
		One to Five Years
		Six to Ten Years
		More than Ten Years

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Compared to last year has your turnover?		Increased
		Stayed the same
		Decreased

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Compared to last year has your profitability?		Increased
		Stayed the same
		Decreased

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Over the next 12 months do you think your turnover will?		Increase
		Stay the same
		Decrease

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What are the positive aspects of having a business located in the town?		Prosperity of the town
		Labour pool
		Environment
		Geographical location
		Mix of retail offer
		Potential tourist customers
		Potential local customers
		Affordable housing
		Transport links
		Car Parking
		Rental values/ Property costs
		Other

Please specify

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What are the negative aspects of having a business located in the town?		Prosperity of the town
		Labour pool
		Environment
		Geographical location
		Mix of retail offer
		Potential tourist customers
		Potential local customers
		Affordable housing
		Transport links
		Car Parking
		Rental values/ Property costs
		Local business competition
		Competition from other places
		Competition from internet
		Other

Please specify

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Has your business suffered from any crime over the last 12 months?		Yes
		No

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What type of crime has your business suffered over the last 12 months?		Theft
		Abuse
		Criminal damage
		Other

Please specify

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What TWO suggestions would you make to improve the town's economic performance?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this short survey. Your views and opinions are valued. All the information from the survey will be included in the Market Harborough Town Benchmarking. If you would like more information on the report please contact Mike King, AMT, 07818 068982, mike.king@towns.org.uk Please press "SUBMIT"