Independent Business Support Questionnaire
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! Your feedback will help us shape future support and initiatives for independent businesses like yours.
About Your Business
1.
What is the name of your business? (Optional, but helpful for us to tailor support)
2.
What type of business do you operate?
Retail
Food & Beverage
Services
Other (please specify)
3.
How many employees work in your business?
1-5
6-10
11-20
20+
Marketing & Visibility
4.
Did you participate in the 2024 campaign (e.g., social media outreach or window decals)?
Yes
No
5.
What did you like most about this year’s campaign?
Social media promotion
Window decal initiative
Overall visibility and awareness
Other (please specify)
6.
Would you be interested in participating in video or podcast-style recordings to showcase your business?
Yes
No
Maybe
7.
What types of marketing support would be most beneficial for your business?
(Select all that apply)
Social media templates or content ideas
Professional photography or videos
Podcasts featuring my business
Shared campaigns (e.g., “Shop Local Challenge”)
Loyalty programs for repeat customers
Other (please specify)
Networking & Events
8.
Would you be interested in attending regular meetings or networking events with other local businesses?
Yes
No
9.
Would you like to be involved in larger campaigns such as Small Business Saturday or IndieDay UK?
Yes
No
10.
What kind of events or workshops would be most valuable to you?
Marketing and branding training
Keeping up to date with legislation
Digital tools for small businesses
Networking and collaboration with other businesses
Other (please specify)
Feedback & Suggestions
11.
What are your top three challenges as an independent business?
(e.g., marketing, staffing, customer engagement, staying competitive)
12.
How can we improve the support we offer to independent businesses?
13.
Would you like to receive updates or invitations via email?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide your email address
Thank you for your input!
We appreciate your time and look forward to working with you to support and grow our community of independents.
