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ABSDA Business Conditions Survey Covering January 1 to April 30, 2018 - NS

We encourage your participation for a large sample, providing a more accurate reflection on the current economy.
Within the next couple of weeks we will share a tabulation from the responses received.

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* 1. Was your sales volume for the 4 month period covering January 1 - April 30, 2018 higher than the same period in 2017?

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* 2. If yes, how much higher?

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* 3. If no, how much lower?

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* 4. As an overall business indicator please advise whether New Order activity has increased in 2018 vs 2017.

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* 5. Please share your "Average Inventory Turns" over 12 months by checking one of the selections below.

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* 6. Credit & Collections is an area of our business which requires constant attention. Which best reflects your Average Receivables Number of Collection Days?

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* 7. What is your sales projection for May - August, 2017?

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* 8. What is your sales projection for the total year 2018?

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* 9. How do your margins compare so far in 2018 vs 2017?

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* 10. What is the most pressing challenge facing your business in 2018?

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* 11. ABSDA is considering hosting a day of Product Knowledge Sessions on Tuesday, March 12th in Halifax, the day before the 2019 ABSDA Building Supply Expo. Would this format entice you to bring more staff so they can gain from the Product Knowledge Sessions and attend the Expo?

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* 12. Please identify yourself. Your information provided will be held in strictest confidence. We only need this information in order to send those who respond a copy of the tabulated results.

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