City of Kwinana Business Survey – Shaping Our Economic Future Together

Dear Business Owner,

The City of Kwinana is committed to building a resilient, innovative, and inclusive local economy. As part of our Economic Development Strategy, we invite you to participate in our bi-annual business survey to help us better understand your needs, challenges, and aspirations.

Your feedback will directly inform our strategic priorities across five key pillars:

Community Wellbeing
Employment Skills & Capability
Resilient Infrastructure
Economic Growth
Promoting Our Place

Whether you are a sole trader, SME, or part of a larger enterprise, your insights are vital in shaping programs, partnerships, and infrastructure that support business success in Kwinana.

Complete the survey by 30 November and go into a free prize draw to win a $150 gift voucher.

Your responses will remain confidential and will be used to guide future initiatives and advocacy efforts. Thank you for being part of Kwinana’s thriving business community; your feedback helps shape the future of business in Kwinana!

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* 1. Please confirm your postcode

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* 2. Please confirm your email address

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* 3. Would you like your business to be entered into the prize draw to win a $150 gift voucher?

Yes

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* 4. What type of business do you operate? (Select one only)

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Mining

Manufacturing

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

Construction

Wholesale Trade

Retail Trade

Accommodation and Food Services

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

Information Media and Telecommunications

Financial and Insurance Services

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Administrative and Support Services

Public Administration and Safety

Education and Training

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* 5. Where is your business located?

Home-based

Commercial Precinct

Industrial Zone

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* 6. How many employees does your business currently have?

Sole-trader

2-5

6-20

21-50

50+

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* 7. What are the biggest workforce challenges your business faces?

Workforce availability

Housing for local workers

Training gaps

Staff retention

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Is your business interested in participating in local training or education partnerships (e.g. TAFE, Universities, youth employment programs)?

Yes

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* 9. What is your greatest concern for business continuity in the next 2 years?

Cyber security threats

Supply chain disruptions

Inadequate digital infrastructure

Workforce availability

Regulatory changes

Energy costs

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Are you currently exploring or using sustainability practices in your business?

Yes

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* 11. What infrastructure improvements would most benefit your business?

Transport

Connectivity

Energy

Waste Management

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Which of the following topics would you be most interested in learning about through a workshop? (Select all that apply)

Business skills (planning, operations, productivity)

Financial management (budgeting, cash flow, pricing)

Interpersonal skills (communication, leadership, team dynamics)

Sales and marketing (branding, digital marketing, customer service)

Strategy and risk (business growth, risk planning)

Tendering and contracts (applying for work, managing agreements)

Not sure yet

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* 13. What would make Kwinana a more attractive place for your business to grow or invest further?

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* 14. Which of the following do you believe inhibits the growth of your business in Kwinana? (tick all that apply)

Access to funding

Supply change gaps

Regulatory issues

Lack of business skills or acumen

Lack of a business network

Not knowing where to go for certain information

Language barriers

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* 15. Are you interested in being featured in promotional campaigns showcasing local businesses?

Yes

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* 16. How happy are you with the support you receive for your business from the City of Kwinana?

Very unhappy

Neutral

Very happy

Clear

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City of Kwinana Business Survey – Shaping Our Economic Future Together

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* 1. Please confirm your postcode

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* 2. Please confirm your email address

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* 3. Would you like your business to be entered into the prize draw to win a $150 gift voucher?

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* 4. What type of business do you operate? (Select one only)

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* 5. Where is your business located?

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* 6. How many employees does your business currently have?

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* 7. What are the biggest workforce challenges your business faces?

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* 8. Is your business interested in participating in local training or education partnerships (e.g. TAFE, Universities, youth employment programs)?

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* 9. What is your greatest concern for business continuity in the next 2 years?

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* 10. Are you currently exploring or using sustainability practices in your business?

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* 11. What infrastructure improvements would most benefit your business?

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* 12. Which of the following topics would you be most interested in learning about through a workshop? (Select all that apply)

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* 13. What would make Kwinana a more attractive place for your business to grow or invest further?

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* 14. Which of the following do you believe inhibits the growth of your business in Kwinana? (tick all that apply)

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* 15. Are you interested in being featured in promotional campaigns showcasing local businesses?

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* 16. How happy are you with the support you receive for your business from the City of Kwinana?

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* 17. Final question! What one initiative or support from the City of Kwinana would make the biggest difference to your business success?

* 17. Final question!

What one initiative or support from the City of Kwinana would make the biggest difference to your business success?