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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Small Business Survey, 2014

Variable Details

VariableK5_A
LabelK5A. Which was the main reason for seeking information or advice in the last year?
Responses
1 Business growth 88
2 Commonwealth Games/Other 2014 opportunities 0
3 E-commerce/technology 4
4 Employment law/redundancies 29
5 Environmental advice (e.g. energy efficiency, renewable ener 9
6 Equal opportunities/discrimination 0
7 Exporting 6
8 Financial advice e.g. how and where to get finance 28
9 Financial advice e.g. accounting, for general running of bus 43
10 Health and Safety 3
11 Improving business efficiency/productivity 15
12 Innovation 6
13 Legal issues 28
14 Management/leadership development 5
15 Marketing 12
16 Regulations 34
17 Relocation 3
18 Starting a business 2
19 Tax/national insurance law and payments 42
20 Training/skills needs 4
21 Property/ Premises issues 5
22 Acquisitions/ Mergers 2
23 Selling/ Closing business 3
24 Restructuring 0
95 Other 46
97 Don't know 35
98 Refused 2
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationSmall Business Survey, 2014
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