Manufacturers' Issues
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1. Manufacturing Survey
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1
. Does your business have any concerns/issues regarding the following?
Does your business have any concerns/issues regarding the following?
Marketing
Human Resources
Succession
Supply Chain Management
Cash Flow
Transportation
We have NO issues regarding these
Other (please specify)
2
. Do you have the capacity to explore new markets?
Do you have the capacity to explore new markets?
Yes
No, I don't have the human resources
No, I don't have the cash flow
No, I don't have the market intelligence
Other (please specify)
3
. Please define your market area; you may pick more than one if applicable.
"You sell your goods and services..."
Please define your market area; you may pick more than one if applicable. "You sell your goods and services..."
Within the East Central Alberta region
Outside the East Central Alberta region
Within the West Central Saskatchewan region
Outside the West Central Saskatchewan region
Inter-provincially
Internationally
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4
. Do you want to grow your business?
Do you want to grow your business?
Yes, I would like to diversify into new products
Yes, I would like to hire more staff
Yes, I would like to increase my net profits
No, I do not plan to grow, I am comfortable with my business as it is.
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5
. What services would you need to ensure growth?
What services would you need to ensure growth?
Marketing
Human Resources Management
Succession Planning
Supply Chain Management
Transportation
Assistance with updating your Business Plan
Technology
Increased awareness of Foreign Investment Opportunities
Financing
Training
I am not in need of any services
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6
. Do you regularly explore new technologies and industry equipment improvements, and incorporate them into your business to create a competitive advantage?
Do you regularly explore new technologies and industry equipment improvements, and incorporate them into your business to create a competitive advantage?
Yes
No, it is too costly to continuously upgrade equipment
No,it it too time consuming and challenging to continuously learn new technologies
No, my laborers cannot work with advanced equipment
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7
. Do you perceive technology as giving your business an advantage?
Do you perceive technology as giving your business an advantage?
Yes
No
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8
. What factors currently impede your competitive advantage?
What factors currently impede your competitive advantage?
Labour costs
Utility costs
Ability to produce diversified products
Access to Markets (transportation costs)
9
. If Highway 12/51 was improved, would your transportation costs decrease, or would you be able to access new market opportunities? (This is the direct highway route between Red Deer and Saskatoon)
If Highway 12/51 was improved, would your transportation costs decrease, or would you be able to access new market opportunities? (This is the direct highway route between Red Deer and Saskatoon)
Yes
No
10
. Is the transfer of ownership of your business a concern?
Is the transfer of ownership of your business a concern?
Yes
No
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11
. If you have a transfer of ownership plan, also known as a "Succession Plan", what is the time frame to implement it?
If you have a transfer of ownership plan, also known as a "Succession Plan", what is the time frame to implement it?
this year
in 1 to 3 years
in 4 to 6 years
in 7 to 10 years
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12
. If you haven't developed a Succession Plan, in what areas would you need assistance to develop one?
If you haven't developed a Succession Plan, in what areas would you need assistance to develop one?
finding a buyer
legal issues
taxation
Other (please specify)
13
. Do you see value in interacting with other manufacturers in West Central Saskatchewan and East Central Alberta?
Do you see value in interacting with other manufacturers in West Central Saskatchewan and East Central Alberta?
Yes
No
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14
. Would you be interested in attending an information session with other manufacturers?
Would you be interested in attending an information session with other manufacturers?
Yes
No
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