Women in Business in Regional NSW
Are you a current member of Women in Business?
Yes
No
How long have you been a Women in Business Member for?
Are you a business owner?
Yes, I am a sole owner
Yes, I own it jointly with others
No, but am currently considering becoming a business owner
No, I am not a business owner and do not plan on being one
What is your age?
18 – 24 years
25 – 34 years
35 – 44 years
45 –54 years
55 –64 years
65 +
Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin?
No
Yes, Aboriginal
Yes, Torres Strait Islander
Yes, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Prefer not to say
What is your residency in Australia?
Australian citizen /Permanent resident
Temporary resident (e.g., on a visa)
Refugee or asylum seeker
Other
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than high school
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college/associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate or professional degree
Other
What is your approximate annual business turnover (gross income before taxes)?
I am not earning yet
Less than $25,000
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $149,999
$150,000 or more
Prefer not to say
How many years have you been in business?
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16 years or more
Other
What model best describes your business operations?
Online
Home Based
Physical shopfront/premises
Other
In which industry does your business operate? (select the relevant fields)
Accounting, finance and insurance
Administrative & support services
Agriculture
Animal, health & veterinary services
Arts & culture
Construction
Education & Training
Emergency services
Food & Accommodation
Hair & Beauty
Health Services
Legal Services
Manufacturing
Marketing & Advertising
Media & Telecommunications
Public Administration
Real Estate Services
Recruitment & Labour Hire
Retail Trade
Trade Related Services
Other
How often do you feel that you achieve work-life balance?
Very Rarely
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very Often
How satisfied are you with the networking opportunities available to women in business in Regional NSW?
Extremely Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Extremely Satisfied
How often do you collaborate with other women-owned businesses or organisations in Regional NSW?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Always
Are there any specific networking events or platforms you find particularly beneficial? Why?
To what extent do you agree that women-owned businesses in Regional NSW have equal access to funding compared to their male counterparts?
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
How aware are you of the resources and support services available for women-owned businesses in Regional NSW?
Not aware at all
Slightly aware
Moderately aware
Very aware
Extremely aware
How accessible do you find resources and support for women-owned businesses in Regional NSW?
Not accessible at all
Slightly accessible
Moderately accessible
Very accessible
Extremely accessible
What are the primary obstacles you face in accessing resources (funding, networks, mentorship) for your business in Regional NSW?
How easy is it for you to access training and development programs aimed at women in business in Regional NSW?
Very Difficult
Difficult
Neutral
Easy
Very Easy
Are there any specific skills or areas of training you feel are lacking for women in business in regional areas?
What type of support services do you currently utilise to be able to operate your business? (select the relevant fields)
Childcare
Domestic support services
Family support
Transport services
Other carer services
Other
How satisfied are you with the support services (e.g., childcare facilities, mentorship programs) available for women in business in Regional NSW
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
How do you think the current support systems for women in business in regional NSW could be improved?
How satisfied are you with the availability of training and development programs tailored specifically for women in business in Regional NSW?
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
In what ways do you believe government support could be enhanced to better serve women in business in regional areas?
To what extent do you feel able to support your employees in terms of opportunities for career advancement and progression?
Not able at all
Slightly able
Neutral
Very able
Extremely able
Have you participated in any mentorship programs specifically designed for women in business in Regional NSW?
Yes, and it was beneficial
Yes, but it was not beneficial
No, but I would be interested in participating
No, and I am not interested in participating
How readily available do you think female role models are for aspiring women entrepreneurs in Regional NSW?
Very limited
Limited
Neutral
Abundant
Very abundant
How do you feel women in business are perceived by the broader community in Regional NSW?
Negatively
Somewhat negatively
Neutral
Somewhat positively
Positively
How effective do you think current policies and regulations are in addressing the challenges faced by women in business in Regional NSW?
Not effective at all
Slightly effective
Moderately effective
Very effective
Extremely effective
How optimistic are you about the future prospects for women in business in Regional NSW?
Very pessimistic
Pessimistic
Neutral
Optimistic
Very optimistic
What do you think could be done to better support women in business in Regional NSW?
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