Needs Analysis for Business Support Programs

Are you interested in increased investment for your business through grants and funding support or want help for your business to be more productive and safe through AI, Cybersecurity or digital capacity building?
The Local Buying Foundation is keen to understand your business needs to determine potential support that can assist you and we value your input to help shape your future success.

Enhancing Regional Growth Through Strategic Investment and Capability Building
By strengthening regional capabilities and increasing financial investment, we unlock significant opportunities for regional growth and development. Currently, over 1,500 grants totalling $76.5 billion are available. When businesses and community groups successfully access these grants, they can drive substantial economic and social improvements in their regions.

The Crucial Role of AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Skills
AI, cybersecurity, and digital skills are essential for future business growth and resilience. These technologies are not just transforming how we do business—they are often the critical factor in a business’s ability to thrive, remain agile, and adapt to changing environments. This is especially important for the key sectors in the LBF regions across Australia, where staying competitive is vital for long-term success.

Please complete the following short survey.
1.Are you considered a small, medium or large business?(Required.)
2.Where is your business located?(Required.)
3.What sector or industry type is your business?(Required.)
Grants and Funding Support
4.Are you aware of how to find grants relevant to your needs?(Required.)
5.Do you know how to apply for funding?
6.Have you ever been successful in applying for funding?(Required.)
7.Did you receive assistance from a professional grant writer?(Required.)
8.Would you benefit from additional funding through grants/tenders?(Required.)
9.Have you ever received suitable professional training on how to prepare a submission for funding?(Required.)
10.Would you be willing to participate in professional development?(Required.)
11.Would you prefer to engage a paid professional to prepare your submissions?(Required.)
12.If support was available would you prefer any or all of the below?(Required.)
13.Overall what would be the key benefits to your business if you had access to a funding support program?
Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Capacity Support
14.How much does your business rely on Digital Technology?(Required.)
15.Do you use digital marketing platforms?(Required.)
16.Are you currently using AI for your business?(Required.)
17.Are you satisfied your business is safe from cybersecurity?(Required.)
18.Have you attended or are you aware of training and support available in your region for:(Required.)
19.If so by whom?
20.If a support program was offered in your region, what would you benefit from the most?(Required.)
21.How would a Cybersecurity, AI or digital support program benefit your business?
22.Which support program are you most interested in?(Required.)
23.Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey. Your feedback will be invaluable in shaping future national program support.
If you have any questions or concerns contact our consultant Cindy Baker on 0408980789 or email cindy_baker@bigpond.com or the Local Buying Foundation at info@localbuyingfoundation.com.au or call 1800 536 663.
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