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#EmpowerIndependents Campaign - Member Survey
1.
What type of business do you run? (e.g., mobile & outside caterer, festival caterer, events, venue, restaurant, hotel, pub, café)
2.
How many years have you been operating?
0-3 years
3-5 years
5-10 years
10 years +
3.
In the next 12 months, are you confident that your business will grow?
I am confident that it grow
I am confident that it will remain the same
I am confident that it will grow
I think will struggle to operate
I think it is likely to close
4.
How valuable would a VAT cut be to your business?
My business is not VAT registered
Somewhat helpful
Helpful
Vital
5.
As percentages, how much have the following costs increased for you in the last 18 months since the cost of operating crisis started?
Staff costs
Energy
Stock
Rent or pitch fees
VAT payments
6.
What adjustments, if any, have you made in your business operations to mitigate the impact of the ongoing challenges the industry has faced? – cutting staff, reducing hours, raising prices etc.
7.
Have you raised your prices in the last 18 months? if so by how much on average?
5%
10%
15%
20%
More than 20%
8.
Did the 75% reduction extension on business rates announced in the Autumn Budget help you?
Yes
No
9.
Has your Gross Profit % dropped in the last 18 months and if so by how much?
10.
How satisfied are you with the government's support for the hospitality sector during economically challenging times?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
11.
what measures could the government undertake to further support hospitality businesses?
12.
Would you be willing to speak to us and provide more detail on your current situation? please answer yes or no here as we would like to map changes in costs and profitability. If you are, please provide your contact details below.
Name
Company
Email Address
Phone Number
Current Progress,
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