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City of Charles Sturt Business Survey 2026

To help us understand the future business needs and aspirations of our local businesses in the City of Charles Sturt, we are inviting you to share your insights and experiences with us through our business climate survey.
This survey will only take 5 minutes of your time and will help to inform the programs, services and support we deliver.
Information gathered through the survey will not be presented in any form that would make individuals or businesses identifiable.
Please complete the survey only once, duplicates responses will not be accepted.
As a valued business in the City of Charles Sturt, we would like to thank you in advance for your assistance.
1.Do you own or operate a business in the City of Charles Sturt? (Required.)
2.In which suburb is your business located?(Required.)
3.Which of the following best describes your situation?(Required.)
4.How long has your business been operating?(Required.)
5.We love that our business owners come from all over the world. If you are comfortable, please share with us your country of birth.(Required.)
6.Which sector best describes your industry or main activity?(Required.)
7.What phase is your business in? (Required.)
8.How many staff does your business employ?(Required.)
9.What do you expect your staff numbers to do over the next 12 months?(Required.)
10.What best describes your business intentions regarding staff working from home?(Required.)
11.Before today, have you had any contact with the City of Charles Sturt Council in the last 2 years?(Required.)
12.Which of the following areas of Council did you have contact with?(Required.)
13.How was your experience working with us?(Required.)
14.Thinking about the next 12 months, how confident or worried do you feel about the future of your business?(Required.)
15.Over the last 12 months would you say that your business profitability has been..(Required.)
16.How would you rate the following in terms of importance to your business?(Required.)
Not all important 
Somewhat important 
Moderately important 
Very important 
Extremely important 
Access to business advice
Access to grants and funding
Access to a supply chain
Climate Change / Sustainability
Developing an online presence
Employment and recruitment issues
Growing the business
Managing energy/utility costs 
Rejuvenating the streetscape/precinct where my business is located (e.g. signage, footpaths, greening, lighting, seating)
17.What are your biggest constraints to growth? (please select up to 5)(Required.)
18.What are the most useful things Council can do to support your business goals? (Please select up to 5 responses)(Required.)
19.How else can Council help your business?(Required.)
20.Are there any types of training or skills development that would be useful to your business and staff?
21.Are there any workshops or topics you would like to see covered in the next 12 months? 
22.How do you prefer to receive business support?(Required.)
23.We are currently offering a range of grants to support our businesses, artists and venues which can be seen here: https://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/business/business-grants-and-funding
Are you aware of the grants and support that the City of Charles Sturt offers?
24.Are you currently exporting?
25.Are you currently looking for ways to innovate your business?
26.Are you currently looking for ways to become more environmentally sustainable?(Required.)
27.Are you currently looking for ways to become more environmentally sustainable?(Required.)
28.Are you interested in solar or battery options for your business? (This includes home-based businesses)(Required.)
29.Are you currently looking for ways to make your business more accessible and inclusive? (this could be how your customers find you, your website, physical space, workforce)
30.Do you understand the risk of Cyber Security?
31.Would you know what to do in the event of a Cyber attack?
32.Does your business source goods and services from other local businesses?(Required.)
33.What are the advantages, if any of operating your business in Charles Sturt?(Required.)
34.Are there any disadvantages of operating your business in the City of Charles Sturt?(Required.)
35.If you could change one thing or solve one problem in your local community to improve the business environment, what would that be?(Required.)
36.Are you currently experiencing any wellbeing challenges?(Required.)
37.Are you aware of the Western Business Leaders?(Required.)
38.Through the Western Business Leaders we invite our businesses to attend networking events and workshops and send out a monthly eNewsletter with the latest updates on the support available for your business, upcoming events and opportunities.
Would you like to: (please select all that apply)(Required.)
39.If you have selected to enter the prize draw, receive the Western Business Leaders newsletter or would like a representative from the City of Charles Sturt to contact you, please leave your details.
Thank you for completing the survey, this will really help us understand the needs of our business community and identify future opportunities.
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