Municipal Industry Analysis and Clusters Development Action Plan

Dear Brimbank Business Owner/Manager,

Council’s development of a ‘Municipal Industry Analysis and Clusters Development Action Plan’ aims to gain greater insights into the potential growth opportunities and/or challenges for businesses in Brimbank; identify the most effective ways to facilitate investment; and promote sustainable growth for its industry sectors.

Your participation in this short survey (3-5 minutes) will provide input to inform the outcomes of the project and would be greatly appreciated.

If you require further information, please contact Council's Economic Development Unit on 9249 4000 or email: ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Thank you for your participation in this survey.

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* 1. Where is your business located?

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* 2. What is your industry?

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* 3. How many people does your business employ (excluding the business owner)?

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* 4. What do you see as the main advantages of your location?

Proximity to customers

Proximity to suppliers

Proximity to Melbourne CBD, Melbourne Airport and/or Melbourne Port

Transport access to the rest of the region/state

Available workforce locally

Availability of utilities and telecommunications infrastructure

Availability of business premises (offices, warehouses, factories) and land

Supportive local and State government

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What do you see as the main disadvantages of your location?

Proximity to customers

Proximity to suppliers

Proximity to Melbourne CBD, Melbourne Airport and/or Melbourne Port

Transport access to the rest of the region/state

Available workforce locally

Availability of utilities and telecommunications infrastructure

Availability of business premises (offices, warehouses, factories) and land

Supportive local and State government

Other (please specify)

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* 6. For your business, what proportion of supplies, materials and services do you purchase from the following areas? (please allocate an estimated percentage for each area below)

	0%	1 – 25%	26 – 50%	51 – 75%	76 - 100%
Within the City of Brimbank	Within the City of Brimbank 0%	Within the City of Brimbank 1 – 25%	Within the City of Brimbank 26 – 50%	Within the City of Brimbank 51 – 75%	Within the City of Brimbank 76 - 100%
Within Melbourne’s West	Within Melbourne’s West 0%	Within Melbourne’s West 1 – 25%	Within Melbourne’s West 26 – 50%	Within Melbourne’s West 51 – 75%	Within Melbourne’s West 76 - 100%
Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region	Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region 0%	Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region 1 – 25%	Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region 26 – 50%	Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region 51 – 75%	Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region 76 - 100%
Within the State	Within the State 0%	Within the State 1 – 25%	Within the State 26 – 50%	Within the State 51 – 75%	Within the State 76 - 100%
Interstate	Interstate 0%	Interstate 1 – 25%	Interstate 26 – 50%	Interstate 51 – 75%	Interstate 76 - 100%
Overseas	Overseas 0%	Overseas 1 – 25%	Overseas 26 – 50%	Overseas 51 – 75%	Overseas 76 - 100%

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* 7. For your business, what proportion of your revenue is derived from the following areas? (please allocate an estimated percentage for each area below)

	0 %	1 – 25%	26 – 50%	51 – 75%	76 - 100%
Within the City of Brimbank	Within the City of Brimbank 0 %	Within the City of Brimbank 1 – 25%	Within the City of Brimbank 26 – 50%	Within the City of Brimbank 51 – 75%	Within the City of Brimbank 76 - 100%
Within Melbourne’s West	Within Melbourne’s West 0 %	Within Melbourne’s West 1 – 25%	Within Melbourne’s West 26 – 50%	Within Melbourne’s West 51 – 75%	Within Melbourne’s West 76 - 100%
Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region	Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region 0 %	Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region 1 – 25%	Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region 26 – 50%	Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region 51 – 75%	Wider Melbourne Metropolitan region 76 - 100%
Within the State	Within the State 0 %	Within the State 1 – 25%	Within the State 26 – 50%	Within the State 51 – 75%	Within the State 76 - 100%
Interstate	Interstate 0 %	Interstate 1 – 25%	Interstate 26 – 50%	Interstate 51 – 75%	Interstate 76 - 100%
Overseas	Overseas 0 %	Overseas 1 – 25%	Overseas 26 – 50%	Overseas 51 – 75%	Overseas 76 - 100%

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* 8. On a scale of 10 to 0, how has your business performed over the LAST 12 months relative to the previous 12 months? (10 - Much Stronger, 5 - About the Same, 0 - Much Weaker)

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* 9. On a scale of 10 to 0, how do you think your business will perform over the NEXT 12 months? (10 - Much Stronger, 5 - About the Same, 0 - Much Weaker)

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* 10. In your opinion, what are the major constraints on the growth of your business?

Wider macroeconomic conditions

Slowing demand

Rising overhead costs

Rising utility costs

Rising transport costs

Taxes and government charges

Wages

Licensing and regulations

Availability of skilled workers

Local or State Government planning regulations

Transport infrastructure

Broadband and information technology access

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What role do you think the Brimbank City Council should play in regard to building the local economy?

Marketing and promotion of the area for business and investment

Providing networking opportunities for local businesses

Providing training and business improvement workshops

Advocating to the State and Commonwealth Government for infrastructure investment

Facilitate business investment and expansion in the City

Facilitate workforce development outcomes, connecting local people to local jobs

Assist local businesses to connect with local customers and suppliers

Purchase more from local businesses

Nothing, the City Council doesn’t have a role to play in building the local economy

Other (please specify)