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Aberdeen Inspired Levy Payer Engagement Survey
Aberdeen Inspired is reviewing how it engages with levy-paying businesses across the Business Improvement District. Your business is one of our valued members and we would appreciate your feedback.
We want to understand:
The issues and opportunities that matter most to your business.
How you would prefer to engage with Aberdeen Inspired?
What makes participation easier or more difficult?
How frequently meetings and other engagement activities should take place?
Your responses will help shape Aberdeen Inspired future business engagement strategy.
1.
Business name
2.
Your name
3.
Your role within the business
4.
Email address
5.
Which sector best describes your business?
Professional services
Retail
Hospitality
Accommodation
Other (please specify)
6.
Approximately how many people work at your Aberdeen city-centre premises?
1–5
6–10
11–25
26–50
More than 50
7.
How long has your business operated within the Aberdeen Inspired BID area?
Less than one year
1–3 years
4–7 years
8–15 years
More than 15 years
8.
Which Aberdeen Inspired engagement activities have you participated in?
(select all that apply)
BID network meetings
Themed breakfast meetings
One-to-one meetings
Drop-in visits from the Aberdeen Inspired team
Workshops or training sessions
Online meetings or webinars
Surveys or consultations
Email updates or newsletters
Informal conversations with the Aberdeen Inspired team
I have not participated in any engagement activities
9.
Overall, how satisfied are you with the opportunities currently available to engage with Aberdeen Inspired?
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
10.
What has worked particularly well in Aberdeen Inspired’s engagement with your business?
11.
What could be improved about the way Aberdeen Inspired engages with your business?
12.
Which topics are currently most important to your business?
(Select top 5)
Increasing city-centre footfall
Marketing and promotion of Aberdeen city centre
Events and city-centre activities
Business networking and collaboration
Safety, security and antisocial behaviour
Cleanliness and maintenance of the city centre
Vacant units and the appearance of the city centre
Transport, parking and accessibility
Recruitment, skills and staff retention
Rising business costs
Business rates and the operating environment
Training and professional development
Tourism and visitor promotion
Lobbying and representing business interests
Sharing information about funding and support
Sustainability and environmental initiatives
Digital promotion and social media support
Other (please specify)
13.
Are there any emerging challenges or opportunities that Aberdeen Inspired should be discussing with businesses?
14.
Which three engagement methods would your business be likely to participate in?
BID network meetings
Sector-specific meetings
Themed breakfast meetings
One-to-one meetings
Drop-in days
Small round-table discussions
Larger networking events
Workshops or training sessions
Online meetings or webinars
Email updates
Video updates
Other (please specify)
15.
For which types of discussion would you be most likely to attend an in-person meeting?
Issues affecting my immediate area
Issues affecting my business sector
A specific operational challenge
City-centre strategy and future plans
Networking with other businesses
Learning from an expert speaker
Training or practical business support
Meeting public-sector representatives or decision-makers
Updates on Aberdeen Inspired projects
I would be unlikely to attend an in-person meeting
16.
How often should Aberdeen Inspired hold in-person business meetings?
Quarterly
Twice a year
Once a year
Only when there is a significant issue or relevant topic
I would prefer not to attend in-person meetings
17.
How much time could you realistically commit to an in-person meeting?
45 minutes
One hour
90 minutes
Up to two hours
It would depend on the topic
18.
Which times would usually be most practical for you?
8:30am–10:00am
10:00am–12:00pm
12:00pm–2:00pm
2:00pm–4:00pm
4:00pm–6:00pm
After 6:00pm
No particular preference
19.
Which days are generally most practical for engagement activities?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
20.
How much advance notice would you normally need to attend a meeting or event?
Less than one week
1–2 weeks
3–4 weeks
More than one month
21.
What would make you more likely to participate?
Clear meeting objectives and agendas
Shorter meetings
More relevant or focused topics
Greater notice of meeting dates
Online participation options
Opportunities to influence decisions
Expert speakers or practical advice
More opportunities to network with other businesses
Meetings organised by sector
One-to-one engagement
Other (please specify)
22.
What is the single most important change Aberdeen Inspired could make to encourage your business to participate more often?
23.
Which social media platforms do you follow us on?
(select all that apply)
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
X
YouTube
TikTok
24.
Which social media platform should we post more content on?
(select top 3)
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
X
YouTube
TikTok
25.
How would you prefer to receive invitations and information from Aberdeen Inspired?
Email newsletter
Personal email from an Aberdeen Inspired team member
Telephone call
In-person visit
LinkedIn
Aberdeen Inspired website
Printed information
Other (please specify)
26.
How often would you like to receive general updates from Aberdeen Inspired?
Fortnightly
Monthly
Every two months
Quarterly
27.
Would you be willing to act as a representative or point of contact for businesses in your area or sector?
Yes
No
28.
Would you like to receive future news, updates, and other communications from Aberdeen Inspired?
Yes, I would like to subscribe
No, I do not wish to subscribe
29.
Is there anything else Aberdeen Inspired should consider when developing its business engagement strategy?
Thank You!
Thank you for sharing your views.
Your feedback will help Aberdeen Inspired create engagement opportunities that are relevant, accessible and practical for businesses across the BID area.
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