Evaluation of Business Support Helpline and GOV.UK data tables
Updated 5 December 2014
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$S1A In the last 12 months, have you required (or do you currently require) information on any of the following issues? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Total | Combined | Gov.UK | Helpline | Non-User | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Starting a business | 35.60% | 56.80% | 19.00% | 46.60% | 8.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Accessing finance | 28.00% | 37.50% | 20.00% | 34.50% | 14.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Understanding regulatory and legal issues | 27.00% | 31.70% | 29.40% | 26.80% | 15.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
General information for running a business | 29.00% | 38.30% | 28.70% | 30.80% | 11.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Marketing | 18.50% | 22.60% | 14.20% | 23.40% | 11.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
E-commerce or technology | 12.30% | 14.70% | 9.40% | 15.00% | 8.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Importing or Exporting | 9.00% | 12.50% | 6.20% | 10.80% | 4.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Business planning | 22.50% | 31.30% | 16.30% | 25.50% | 12.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Health and safety | 17.70% | 16.40% | 20.00% | 17.40% | 17.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Tax or national insurance | 31.80% | 33.80% | 42.20% | 25.80% | 20.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Sources of business information and advice | 24.50% | 32.80% | 22.20% | 25.50% | 12.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Employing people or employment issues | 23.50% | 19.20% | 35.60% | 18.40% | 19.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Growing a business | 22.30% | 28.90% | 17.00% | 25.80% | 14.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (Specify) | 2.40% | 2.10% | 3.70% | 2.60% | 1.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 1.90% | 0.90% | 1.40% | 2.40% | 3.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Have not required any information on these issues in the last 12 months | 14.80% | 4.50% | 8.00% | 12.10% | 45.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 1647 | 530 | 436 | 380 | 301 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 4 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$S2a In the last 12 months, what other sources have you used to access information relating to running a business or starting a business? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Total | Combined | Gov.UK | Helpline | Non-User | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other websites (please specify) | 20.40% | 26.00% | 22.40% | 17.60% | 10.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Accountant | 15.30% | 10.40% | 21.90% | 9.90% | 21.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Solicitor | 4.90% | 5.60% | 5.90% | 3.20% | 4.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other government agencies (e.g. HMRC, enterprise agencies) | 14.60% | 17.10% | 15.10% | 15.00% | 8.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Colleagues/networks | 8.60% | 11.50% | 7.50% | 5.90% | 8.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Trade bodies | 3.40% | 3.80% | 3.30% | 2.40% | 4.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Local authority | 5.80% | 8.70% | 3.50% | 6.70% | 3.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Family and friends | 8.90% | 13.10% | 5.90% | 8.00% | 7.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Bank | 5.60% | 7.10% | 4.20% | 7.00% | 3.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Chamber of commerce | 3.00% | 3.80% | 2.10% | 3.20% | 2.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Educational/ public trainer | 3.00% | 2.70% | 2.80% | 4.30% | 2.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Management consultant | 4.70% | 5.40% | 4.70% | 2.70% | 5.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other: Specify | 5.60% | 6.90% | 4.50% | 5.60% | 5.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Have not used any business support in the last 12 months | 29.20% | 19.00% | 28.10% | 34.80% | 42.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 4.20% | 6.30% | 3.30% | 4.30% | 1.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 1611 | 520 | 424 | 374 | 293 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 5 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$S2a In the last 12 months, what other sources have you used to access information relating to running a business or starting a business? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Total | Plans to grow business in next 2-3 years | No plans to grow business in next 2-3 years | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Any usage of business support in past 12 months | 66.50% | 71.00% | 53.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Have not used any business support in the last 12 months | 29.20% | 24.80% | 41.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 4.20% | 4.20% | 5.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 1611 | 875 | 234 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 6 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H44B Do you have internet access that you can use for business purposes? If so, is this broadband | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Helpline and GOV.UK | GOV.UK only | Non-users | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes - broadband | 91.80% | 93.20% | 97.50% | 94.60% | 94.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes - but not broadband | 2.40% | 2.10% | 1.20% | 2.10% | 1.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
None | 4.70% | 3.80% | 1.00% | 2.50% | 3.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / refused | 1.10% | 0.90% | 0.30% | 0.80% | 0.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 380 | 530 | 436 | 301 | 1647 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 7 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$H44c Where do you have internet access? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Helpline and GOV.UK | GOV.UK only | Non-users | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
At work | 41.30% | 44.80% | 83.20% | 79.50% | 60.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
At home | 88.00% | 94.30% | 84.10% | 78.80% | 87.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Via smart phone (e.g. Blackberry/IPhone/Android) | 37.40% | 59.20% | 51.60% | 43.20% | 49.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Via tablet (e.g. IPad) | 21.80% | 35.80% | 40.30% | 27.90% | 32.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Somewhere else | 3.40% | 3.20% | 1.10% | 1.60% | 2.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 0.30% | 0.20% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 358 | 505 | 429 | 291 | 1583 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 8 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H44E Do you use the internet to access business support information ? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Non-users | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes | 82.10% | 67.40% | 75.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 17.30% | 31.50% | 23.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 0.60% | 1.10% | 0.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 358 | 291 | 649 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 9 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$H44f What prevents you from using the internet to access business support information ? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Non-users | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No access to internet at my residence or place of work | 6.30% | 3.30% | 4.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Level of IT skills | 17.20% | 4.80% | 9.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Physical factors (e.g. visual impairment) | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No need for online business support information | 42.20% | 65.50% | 56.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not aware of online business support information | 0.00% | 14.80% | 9.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (specify): | 14.10% | 8.60% | 10.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 25.00% | 10.10% | 16.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 64 | 93 | 157 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 10 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H44G Would you expect to access business support information on the internet in the future? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Helpline and GOV.UK | GOV.UK only | Non-users | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes | 88.90% | 92.60% | 96.80% | 85.50% | 91.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 8.40% | 4.50% | 2.30% | 10.60% | 5.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 2.60% | 2.80% | 0.90% | 4.00% | 2.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 380 | 530 | 436 | 301 | 1647 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 11 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H44H Would you expect this to be via a smart phone or tablet? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Helpline and GOV.UK | GOV.UK only | Non-users | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes | 52.40% | 69.00% | 72.30% | 52.40% | 63.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 44.10% | 28.50% | 27.00% | 43.80% | 34.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 3.60% | 2.40% | 0.70% | 3.80% | 2.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 338 | 491 | 419 | 259 | 1508 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 12 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G56 Does the number of workers employed by your firm correspond to the following size bands? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | GOV.UK users | Non-users | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not in Business | 13.80% | 9.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
0 | 30.50% | 26.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
1 to 9 | 40.80% | 48.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
10 to 49 | 12.20% | 12.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
50 to 249 | 1.10% | 1.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
250 or more | 0.70% | 0.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 0.90% | 1.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 436 | 301 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 13 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G51 How many years has your business been trading? This includes under all ownerships and all legal statuses. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | GOV.UK users | Non-users | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not in Business | 0.80% | 0.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Less than 1 year | 14.30% | 7.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
1 year | 7.40% | 3.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
2 years | 4.60% | 1.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
3 years | 4.90% | 4.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
4 years | 6.50% | 6.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
5 years | 6.70% | 8.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
6-10 years | 18.40% | 19.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
11-20 years | 9.90% | 16.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
More than 20 years | 25.50% | 29.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know/Refused | 1.00% | 1.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 436 | 272 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 14 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G50 Please describe the main activities of your business | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | GOV.UK users | Non-users | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Agriculture and Fishing | 2.80% | 2.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Biotechnology, Medical and Chemical | 3.40% | 1.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Construction and Property Services | 10.00% | 11.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Consumer Products, Personal Services, Retail and Wholesale | 25.50% | 28.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Creative Services and Media | 2.30% | 2.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Energy and Water | 1.60% | 0.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Hotels and Restaurants | 4.20% | 10.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Information Technology and Telecomms | 3.80% | 1.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Manufacturing and Engineering | 9.50% | 12.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Professional and Other Business Services | 23.50% | 15.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Recreation, Culture and Tourism | 6.20% | 3.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Transport, Warehousing and Distribution | 5.70% | 5.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other | 0.00% | 4.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 1.50% | 1.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 376 | 272 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 15 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G52 Do you aim to grow your business over the next two or three years? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | GOV.UK users | Non-users | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes | 74.00% | 65.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 23.10% | 30.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know | 2.80% | 3.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 376 | 272 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 16 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$G3 When you used GOV.UK, was your business facing any of the following significant issues or challenges? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | GOV.UK users | Non-users | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Severe financial problems and at risk of closure | 2.10% | 4.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Taking on new staff | 25.60% | 13.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Introducing a major change to the way you do business | 4.20% | 7.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Introducing a major change to the way the business is managed | 5.40% | 9.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Introducing new products or services | 6.10% | 13.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Obtaining finance to support growth | 9.00% | 11.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Managing major growth in turnover | 3.90% | 6.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Entering a new export market | 1.90% | 3.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Difficulties in understanding or complying with legislation or regulations | 15.00% | 5.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Difficulties in understanding or complying with tax obligations | 10.90% | 4.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
None of the above | 49.80% | 61.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 348 | 272 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 17 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gender and ethnicity of business owner | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | GOV.UK users | Non-users | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Male only | 46.50% | 57.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Female only | 25.20% | 19.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Both | 28.30% | 23.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 416 | 278 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
British/ Irish only | 85.40% | 85.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Ethnic mionrity only | 11.40% | 11.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Both | 3.30% | 2.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted Base | 410 | 270 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 18 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G6 (DO NOT READ OUT) How frequently do you use the business information pages of GOV.UK? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Only used it once | 19.50% | 10.70% | 11.30% | 13.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Once a week or more | 13.50% | 10.70% | 5.70% | 11.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Once every month | 17.30% | 23.00% | 24.50% | 21.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Once every quarter | 13.50% | 23.00% | 17.00% | 18.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Once every six month | 15.80% | 18.00% | 26.40% | 18.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Once every year | 12.00% | 7.90% | 7.50% | 8.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Less frequently than once every year | 6.00% | 5.10% | 3.80% | 4.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 2.30% | 1.70% | 3.80% | 2.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 133 | 178 | 53 | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 19 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$G2b What was the nature of the issues you were trying to address when you last used the business pages of GOV.UK? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Starting a business | 14.30% | 7.30% | 0.00% | 7.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Obtaining finance and funding for a business start-up | 6.80% | 4.50% | 0.00% | 4.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Obtaining finance or funding for an established business | 0.80% | 6.70% | 1.90% | 3.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Understanding regulatory or legal issues | 6.80% | 11.20% | 13.20% | 10.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Sales and marketing | 2.30% | 1.70% | 0.00% | 1.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Types of business models / ownership structures | 2.30% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 0.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Growing a business | 3.00% | 5.60% | 0.00% | 3.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Business planning | 1.50% | 2.20% | 0.00% | 1.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Importing / exporting | 1.50% | 4.50% | 3.80% | 3.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Tax or national insurance | 40.60% | 26.40% | 28.30% | 29.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Business support availability | 0.80% | 1.70% | 0.00% | 1.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Employing people or employment issues | 20.30% | 38.20% | 45.30% | 35.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Finance management | 0.80% | 1.10% | 5.70% | 2.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Premises / property | 0.80% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Trademarks, copyrights and intellectual property | 0.80% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Health and safety | 0.80% | 3.40% | 15.10% | 5.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
General business information | 6.80% | 5.60% | 11.30% | 7.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
E-commerce / technology | 0.80% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (Specify) | 6.00% | 8.40% | 9.40% | 8.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 11.30% | 6.20% | 1.90% | 6.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 133 | 178 | 53 | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 20 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$G7 Why did you use the GOV.UK website instead of using any other sources of information? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not aware of other sources of information | 4.50% | 1.70% | 1.90% | 2.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Simplest method of getting the information I needed | 30.10% | 28.10% | 43.40% | 32.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Do not trust other sources of information | 27.10% | 15.20% | 18.90% | 18.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Would have to pay | 2.30% | 0.60% | 1.90% | 1.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Easily accessible | 18.80% | 28.70% | 28.30% | 26.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Quick to access | 9.80% | 9.00% | 7.50% | 8.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Immediate | 4.50% | 2.80% | 3.80% | 3.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (specify): | 4.50% | 5.10% | 3.80% | 4.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 4.50% | 3.40% | 3.80% | 3.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Was advised to/ it was recommended to me | 9.00% | 6.20% | 3.80% | 6.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Government website - reputation and reassurance | 11.30% | 19.10% | 20.80% | 17.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Internet search led me here | 6.00% | 5.60% | 1.90% | 5.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
One of several sources used | 5.30% | 2.80% | 0.00% | 2.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 133 | 178 | 53 | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 21 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G5A Before using GOV.UK, did you do anything else to try to find information or advice to help with your query? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes | 48.40% | 36.90% | 39.20% | 39.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 48.40% | 60.10% | 60.80% | 57.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 3.30% | 3.00% | 0.00% | 2.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 122 | 168 | 51 | 404 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 22 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$G5 What did you do? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Basic internet search (Google etc) | 44.30% | 31.90% | 36.40% | 38.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Searched other websites (please specify) | 12.90% | 22.20% | 27.30% | 20.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Sought informal advice (from colleagues, friends, etc) | 5.70% | 4.20% | 13.60% | 6.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Used Business Link social media | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.50% | 1.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Called Business Link Helpline or Business Support Helpline | 1.40% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Advice over the telephone from other Government service (please specify) | 15.70% | 8.30% | 9.10% | 10.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Face-to-face advice from other Government service (please specify) | 10.00% | 5.60% | 0.00% | 5.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Advice over the telephone from private sector service (please specify) | 5.70% | 11.10% | 13.60% | 9.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Face-to-face advice from private sector service (please specify) | 11.40% | 19.40% | 9.10% | 14.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Contacted Chamber of Commerce | 1.40% | 1.40% | 13.60% | 4.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
None of the above | 11.40% | 15.30% | 9.10% | 12.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 70 | 72 | 22 | 203 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 23 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G13 How did you find out about the business section of the GOV.UK website? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | GOV.UK only | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Basic internet search (Google) | 55.60% | 55.60% | 64.20% | 57.80% | 56.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Businesslink.gov (previous Business Link website) | 8.30% | 12.40% | 7.50% | 10.40% | 8.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Found link on other website | 1.50% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 0.60% | 1.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Used GOV.UK for a purpose other than business | 3.00% | 3.90% | 3.80% | 3.50% | 2.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Was given link given by other Government Agency | 8.30% | 4.50% | 5.70% | 5.90% | 6.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Was given link by professional third party advisors | Not set | 3.90% | 1.90% | 2.40% | 1.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Word of mouth | 15.00% | 10.70% | 3.80% | 10.10% | 8.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
TV / radio advertising | 0.80% | 2.20% | 0.00% | 1.30% | 0.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Press advertising | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
From the Business Support Helpline (previously Business Link Helpline) | 0.80% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 6.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other: (specify) | 1.50% | 3.40% | 3.80% | 2.90% | 2.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 5.30% | 2.80% | 5.70% | 4.00% | 4.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Local authority/ Council | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.80% | 0.90% | 1.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 133 | 178 | 53 | 436 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 24 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G16 Thinking about the overall information received through the GOV.UK website, would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied overall? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Very satisfied | 33.10% | 39.90% | 47.20% | 39.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Fairly satisfied | 42.10% | 41.00% | 39.60% | 40.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Neither satisfied or dissatisfied | 8.30% | 9.00% | 5.70% | 8.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Fairly dissatisfied | 9.80% | 5.10% | 5.70% | 6.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Very dissatisfied | 4.50% | 4.50% | 1.90% | 3.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 2.30% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 0.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 133 | 178 | 53 | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 25 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G15B Did you come across other useful information which you weren't looking for when you accessed the website? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | GOV.UK only | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes | 38.30% | 34.30% | 41.50% | 36.50% | 41.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 50.40% | 59.60% | 50.90% | 55.90% | 50.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know/refused | 11.30% | 6.20% | 7.50% | 7.60% | 8.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Total | 133 | 178 | 53 | 436 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 26 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Opinions of the service received (GOV.UK only) | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | Unweighted base | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G17_1 The information provided was valuable to my business | 25.50% | 51.20% | 14.00% | 6.70% | 2.60% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G17_2 The information provided was impartial | 27.00% | 49.40% | 19.40% | 3.20% | 1.00% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G17_3 The information provided was relevant | 28.30% | 52.90% | 14.20% | 3.20% | 1.50% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G17_5 The information provided was practical and useful | 25.40% | 55.70% | 13.40% | 3.70% | 1.80% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G17_6 The information provided enabled me to address my needs independently | 22.20% | 51.30% | 16.90% | 6.90% | 2.70% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G17_8 The service provided me with information on other sources of support | 11.40% | 42.10% | 34.60% | 10.10% | 1.80% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G17_9 The information on the website was easy to find | 20.00% | 49.40% | 20.80% | 5.80% | 4.10% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 27 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Opinions of GOV.UK generally (GOV.UK only) | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | Unweighted base | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G18_1 GOV.UK has a reputation for providing a high quality information service | 22.30% | 49.00% | 23.40% | 2.90% | 2.50% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G18_2 GOV.UK is known for providing information on specialist support for people trying to start a business | 13.30% | 29.40% | 46.70% | 7.40% | 3.30% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G18_3 GOV.UK is the first port of call for finding out about business support services | 18.90% | 45.20% | 22.30% | 10.40% | 3.10% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G18_4 GOV.UK is a service I can trust | 33.70% | 52.00% | 11.10% | 2.00% | 1.20% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G18_5 GOV.UK is a highly accessible service | 31.80% | 51.00% | 13.90% | 2.40% | 0.90% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G18_6 Gov.Uk is a unique service | 15.90% | 37.40% | 33.30% | 10.90% | 2.50% | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 28 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Opinions of GOV.UK generally (Helpline and GOV.UK) | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | Unweighted base | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G18_1 GOV.UK has a reputation for providing a high quality information service | 21.30% | 42.10% | 26.80% | 6.20% | 3.60% | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G18_3 GOV.UK is the first port of call for finding out about business support services | 24.70% | 42.50% | 17.00% | 10.40% | 5.50% | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G18_4 GOV.UK is a service I can trust | 34.90% | 47.40% | 11.30% | 3.60% | 2.80% | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G18_6 Gov.Uk is a unique service | 18.70% | 39.40% | 27.20% | 10.80% | 4.00% | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 29 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$G25a Did GOV.UK help you in any of the following ways? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Helped me understand that I needed advice, support or services | 21.80% | 24.20% | 30.20% | 24.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Helped me to understand the benefits of information and advice | 36.80% | 38.20% | 41.50% | 38.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Helped me understand what advice, support or services I needed | 24.10% | 22.50% | 35.80% | 25.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Helped me understand how to find a supplier for advice and support | 21.80% | 14.00% | 15.10% | 16.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Directed me to a specific supplier or suppliers for advice and support | 15.80% | 13.50% | 13.20% | 13.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Helped me understand how to choose between different suppliers for advice and support | 14.30% | 13.50% | 11.30% | 12.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
None of the above | 42.10% | 41.00% | 34.00% | 39.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 3.00% | 2.80% | 5.70% | 3.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 133 | 178 | 53 | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 30 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G19A Did this influence your trust in the service? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes, makes me much more likely to trust the information | 59.40% | 69.70% | 73.60% | 68.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes, makes me a little more likely to trust the information | 21.80% | 14.30% | 13.20% | 16.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes, makes me much less likely to trust the information | 0.80% | 1.10% | 0.00% | 0.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes, makes me a little less likely to trust the information | 1.50% | 1.10% | 0.00% | 0.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No, does not affect my trust in the information provided | 15.80% | 10.90% | 13.20% | 12.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know/refused | 0.80% | 2.90% | 0.00% | 1.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 133 | 175 | 53 | 431 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 31 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$G25b Since using GOV.UK, have you taken up any further business advice? If so, what services have you used? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Enterprise agencies | 3.00% | 1.10% | 0.00% | 1.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Mentorsme | 0.80% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
HMRC | 1.50% | 9.00% | 7.50% | 6.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Local authority | 3.00% | 2.20% | 3.80% | 2.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Donut services (e.g. IT Donut, Law Donut, Marketing Donut, Start Up Donut, Tax Donut) | 0.80% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Funding bodies | 0.80% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 0.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other government service (please specify) | 5.30% | 3.40% | 3.80% | 3.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
The private sector (e.g. consultancy, mentoring) | 3.80% | 3.40% | 7.50% | 4.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (please specify) | 20.30% | 22.50% | 13.20% | 19.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No but I am planning to take up other advice | 11.30% | 12.40% | 9.40% | 11.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No and I don't have any plans to take up other advice | 51.10% | 46.60% | 56.60% | 50.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 3.00% | 1.70% | 5.70% | 3.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 133 | 178 | 53 | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Text preceding Table 32 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G26 Since you accessed GOV.UK, have you have you or do you plan to implement any actions to improve the performance of your business? / have you started or are you planning start your business? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Pre-start - early | Pre-start - in process | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes - have already done so | 90.80% | 94.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes - planning to do so | 6.10% | 5.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No, have decided not to start my business | 2.60% | 0.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 0.60% | 0.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 74 | 14 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 32 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$g29_1 What other actions have you taken forward since using GOV.UK? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Already taken forward | Planning | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Developed business plan | 29.20% | 10.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Accessed start-up finance | 21.00% | 13.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Attended a presentation or workshop on how to establish a business | 0.30% | 0.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Attended a interactive workshop on establishing a business | 0.60% | 0.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Received face-to-face advice from an advisor on establishing a business | 12.10% | 5.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Received telephone advice from an advisor on establishing a business | 17.80% | 3.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Developed an action plan on what I needed to do to establish my business | 29.90% | 2.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (please specify) | 17.00% | 8.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
None/ Don't know | 30.40% | 67.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 75 | 75 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 33 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G26 Since you accessed GOV.UK, have you have you or do you plan to implement any actions to improve the performance of your business? / have you started or are you planning start your business? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Start-up | Established business | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes - have already done so | 25.90% | 37.00% | 35.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes - planning to do so | 21.20% | 12.00% | 13.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No, have no plans to implement any actions | 47.90% | 41.00% | 41.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Have stopped trading | 0.20% | 0.00% | 0.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 4.70% | 10.00% | 9.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 53 | 288 | 393 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 34 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$g30_1 What other actions have you taken forward since using GOV.UK? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Already taken forward | Planning | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Attended a presentation or event on improving my business | 2.10% | 3.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Accessed finance or grants to help the business grow | 10.00% | 4.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Developed a marketing plan | 4.80% | 5.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Developed a marketing plan for new export markets and/or started to export or increased exports | 0.00% | 3.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Developed a recruitment plan and/or taken on more employees | 7.60% | 2.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Introduced improvements to operations of the business | 9.40% | 5.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Introduced new products, services or processes | 11.90% | 6.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Improved compliance with legislation | 19.60% | 2.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (please specify) | 21.80% | 21.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
None/ Don't know | 41.80% | 61.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 165 | 165 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 35 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G20 If GOV.UK was unavailable, how likely is that you would have obtained the information you received somewhere else? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Additionality assumption | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Very likely | 35.00% | 0 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Likely | 35.60% | 0.25 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unlikely | 12.90% | 0.75 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Very unlikely | 9.90% | 1 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 6.60% | 0.5 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Overall additionality | 0.32 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 436 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 36 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$G21 Where would you have been able to obtain this information? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Internet search | 67.70% | 55.70% | 78.90% | 65.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Word of mouth/networking | 6.20% | 7.40% | 0.00% | 5.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Accountant | 11.50% | 13.90% | 5.30% | 10.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Solicitor | 2.10% | 3.30% | 0.00% | 2.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Government agency (eg HMRC, Job Centre) | 13.50% | 9.80% | 10.50% | 10.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other | 17.70% | 22.10% | 26.30% | 22.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know/ refused | 3.10% | 7.40% | 0.00% | 4.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 96 | 122 | 38 | 310 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 37 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G31 How important was the information you received in your decisions to implement these actions start your business? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Pre-start | Established | Additionality | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Very important | 42.20% | 56.80% | 0.9 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Important | 27.40% | 23.00% | 0.75 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not very important | 20.50% | 8.60% | 0.25 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not at all important | 6.00% | 6.80% | 0 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 4.00% | 4.70% | 0.5 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Overall additionality | 0.66 | 0.73 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 237 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Cost savings | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Mean cost saving (pounds) | 40.6 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage that would have found support elsewhere | 70.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Cost saving per user (pounds) | 28.66 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 38 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G32 Do you think that the advice that you received from GOV.UK saved you time in deciding what action to take or in deciding how to take action? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes | 80.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 17.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 2.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 237 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Time savings | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Mean time saved excluding outliers (hours) | 41.46 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage taking action | 35.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage saving time | 80.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Time saved per user (hours) | 11.84 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Cost per hour | 21 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Cost saved per user (pounds) | 248.58 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Businesses created | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross turnover (pounds) | 1,505,500 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Number of observations | 23 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross turnover per business (pounds) | 65,457 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 39 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | This year | Next year | Next 2-3 years | No/ Don't know | Unweighted base | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Running costs | 18.70% | 5.50% | 0.60% | 75.20% | 165 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Turnover | 13.30% | 5.70% | 3.60% | 77.50% | 165 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Export Sales | 2.00% | 1.20% | 0.40% | 96.40% | 165 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Number of employees | 22.10% | 5.70% | 1.00% | 71.20% | 165 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Impact on running costs | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross increase (punds) | 38,785 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Number of observations | 10 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross increase in running costs per business (punds) | 3,879 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross decrease (punds) | 92,327 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Number of observations | 10 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross decrease in running costs per business (punds) | 9,233 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage increase in running costs | 53% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage decrease in running costs | 47% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Net change (pounds) | 2,283.76 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage taking action | 35.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage impact on running costs | 24.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Net change per user (pounds) | 201.63 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
GVA created in existing businesses | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross increase (pounds) | 1,065,600 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Number of observations | 16 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross increase per business (pounds) | 66,600 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage taking action | 35.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage impact on turnover | 22.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Impact per user (pounds) | 5,336.84 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
GVA per turnover | 0.283 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross GVA impact per user | 1,510.32 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
G39 Would you have reduced the number of workers in your business if you had not taken the actions you did? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Definitely | 2.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Probably | 5.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Probably not | 10.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Definitely not | 68.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Too early to say | 4.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 8.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Unweighted base | 165 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Employment created or safeguarded in existing businesses | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross expected new jobs | 54.5 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Number of observations | 45 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross expected new jobs per business | 1.21 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage increasing employment | 28.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross jobs safeguarded per business | 2.08 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage safeguarding jobs | 7.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Percentage taking action | 35.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Employment impact per user | 0.18 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 40 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Net Additional Impact | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Cost savings (pounds) | Time savings (pounds) | GVA per year (pounds) | Employment per year | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gross impact per user | 28.66 | 248.58 | 1509.71 | 0.18 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Additionality of support | Not set | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Additionality of actions | Not set | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Additional impact per user | 28.66 | 58.07 | 352.67 | 0.04 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Displacement | Not set | Not set | 0.82 | 0.82 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Net additional impact per user | 5.16 | 10.45 | 63.48 | 0.01 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Number of users per year | 365500 | 365500 | 365500 | 365500 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Total net additional impact per year | 1885778 | 3820372 | 23202026 | 2797 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 41 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Net Additional GVA Impact over time (pounds) | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | This year | Next year | Next 2-3 years | Not discounted | Discounted | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 1 | 13654290 | Not set | Not set | 13654290 | 13654290 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 2 | 13654290 | 5851838 | Not set | 19506128 | 18846500 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 3 | 13654290 | 5851838 | 3695898 | 23202026 | 21659339 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 4 | Not set | 5851838 | 3695898 | 9547736 | 8611511 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 5 | Not set | Not set | 3695898 | 3695898 | 3220762 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 65992402 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Sensitivity analysis (upper bound of number of users) | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | This year | Next year | Next 2-3 years | Not discounted | Discounted | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 1 | 16867064 | Not set | Not set | 16867064 | 16867064 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 2 | 16867064 | 7228742 | Not set | 24095805 | 23280971 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 3 | 16867064 | 7228742 | 4565521 | 28661326 | 26755655 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 4 | Not set | 7228742 | 4565521 | 11794262 | 10637749 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 5 | Not set | Not set | 4565521 | 4565521 | 3978588 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 81520026 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Sensitivity analysis (lower bound of number of users) | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | This year | Next year | Next 2-3 years | Not discounted | Discounted | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 1 | 10441516 | Not set | Not set | 10441516 | 10441516 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 2 | 10441516 | 4474935 | Not set | 14916451 | 14412030 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 3 | 10441516 | 4474935 | 2826275 | 17742726 | 16563024 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 4 | Not set | 4474935 | 2826275 | 7301210 | 6585273 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 5 | Not set | Not set | 2826275 | 2826275 | 2462935 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 50464778 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Sensitivity analysis (one year persistence) | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | This year | Next year | Next 2-3 years | Not discounted | Discounted | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 1 | 13654290 | Not set | Not set | 13654290 | 13654290 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 2 | Not set | 5851838 | Not set | 5851838 | 5653950 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 3 | Not set | Not set | 3695898 | 3695898 | 3450160 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 4 | Not set | Not set | Not set | 0 | 0 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 5 | Not set | Not set | Not set | 0 | 0 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 22758400 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Sensitivity analysis (GVA per worker method) | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | This year | Next year | Next 2-3 years | Not discounted | Discounted | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 1 | 71942107 | Not set | Not set | 71942107 | 71942107 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 2 | 71942107 | 30832332 | Not set | 102774439 | 99298975 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 3 | 71942107 | 30832332 | 19473052 | 122247490 | 114119340 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 4 | Not set | 30832332 | 19473052 | 50305383 | 45372573 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 5 | Not set | Not set | 19473052 | 19473052 | 16969639 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 347702635 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Sensitivity analysis (overall lower bound) | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | This year | Next year | Next 2-3 years | Not discounted | Discounted | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 1 | 10441516 | Not set | Not set | 10441516 | 10441516 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 2 | Not set | 4474935 | Not set | 4474935 | 4323609 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 3 | Not set | Not set | 2826275 | 2826275 | 2638358 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 4 | Not set | Not set | Not set | 0 | 0 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Year 5 | Not set | Not set | Not set | 0 | 0 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 17403482 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 43 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$N9 Why have you not used the GOV.UK service? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | No employees | 1-9 employees | 10-49 employees | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No time | 3.90% | 4.90% | 2.90% | 4.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not aware of services provided | 36.40% | 37.50% | 37.10% | 37.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Quality of the service | 2.60% | 4.20% | 0.00% | 2.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Too much information / difficult to navigate | 6.50% | 2.10% | 5.70% | 3.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Information not clear | 6.50% | 2.10% | 5.70% | 4.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No access to internet | 5.20% | 1.40% | 0.00% | 2.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Do not trust the service | 5.20% | 0.70% | 0.00% | 1.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Prefer other services (please specify) | 5.20% | 7.60% | 22.90% | 9.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Did not need business support information | 37.70% | 45.10% | 34.30% | 41.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (please specify) | 3.90% | 1.40% | 0.00% | 1.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know/ N/A / Refused | 1.30% | 1.40% | 0.00% | 1.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Total | 77 | 144 | 35 | 295 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 44 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H1 Which of the following best describes the status of your business at the time you called the Helpline? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Pre-start - early stages | 48.00% | 56.60% | 51.10% | 51.80% | 50.20% | 50.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Pre-start - in process | 9.80% | 12.50% | 10.80% | 12.90% | 15.20% | 13.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Start-up | 12.70% | 9.60% | 11.60% | 13.50% | 13.70% | 13.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Established business | 27.00% | 20.60% | 24.70% | 21.90% | 19.90% | 22.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 2.50% | 0.70% | 1.80% | 0.00% | 0.90% | 0.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 45 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Size of business | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No employees | 57.20% | 56.90% | 57.10% | 60.00% | 65.60% | 60.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
01-Sep | 33.30% | 36.10% | 34.30% | 30.00% | 27.00% | 29.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Oct-49 | 3.60% | 2.80% | 3.30% | 5.80% | 3.30% | 5.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
50 - 249 | 0.70% | 1.40% | 1.00% | 0.50% | 1.60% | 1.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
250 or more | 0.70% | 0.00% | 0.50% | 2.10% | 0.80% | 1.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know/ Refused | 4.30% | 2.80% | 3.80% | 1.60% | 1.60% | 1.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 138 | 72 | 210 | 190 | 122 | 320 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 46 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Age of business | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Less than 1 year | 34.10% | 45.80% | 38.10% | 52.10% | 52.50% | 51.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
1 year | 9.40% | 11.10% | 10.00% | 5.30% | 7.40% | 6.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
2 years | 9.40% | 2.80% | 7.10% | 6.80% | 5.70% | 6.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
3 years | 5.80% | 4.20% | 5.20% | 5.80% | 6.60% | 5.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
4 years | 6.50% | 5.60% | 6.20% | 4.70% | 2.50% | 3.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
5 years | 2.20% | 1.40% | 1.90% | 1.60% | 2.50% | 2.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
6-10 years | 13.80% | 9.70% | 12.40% | 10.00% | 6.60% | 8.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
11-20 years | 4.30% | 6.90% | 5.20% | 4.70% | 6.60% | 5.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
More than 20 years | 8.70% | 4.20% | 7.10% | 5.80% | 6.60% | 6.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know/Refused | 5.80% | 8.30% | 6.70% | 3.20% | 3.30% | 3.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 138 | 72 | 210 | 190 | 122 | 320 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 47 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Sector | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Non-users | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Agriculture and Fishing | 3.60% | 2.80% | 3.30% | 2.10% | 3.30% | 2.50% | 2.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Biotechnology, Medical and Chemical | 0.70% | 0.00% | 0.50% | 1.10% | 2.50% | 1.60% | 1.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Construction and Property Services | 8.70% | 11.10% | 9.50% | 8.40% | 1.60% | 5.60% | 11.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Consumer Products, Personal Services, Retail and Wholesale | 34.80% | 37.50% | 35.70% | 31.10% | 27.90% | 29.70% | 28.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Creative Services and Media | 6.50% | 5.60% | 6.20% | 5.80% | 13.10% | 8.40% | 2.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Energy and Water | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.30% | 1.30% | 0.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Hotels and Restaurants | 2.90% | 8.30% | 4.80% | 4.20% | 4.90% | 4.40% | 10.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Information Technology and Telecomms | 5.80% | 4.20% | 5.20% | 9.50% | 6.60% | 8.40% | 1.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Manufacturing and Engineering | 8.00% | 6.90% | 7.60% | 8.40% | 5.70% | 7.80% | 12.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Professional and Other Business Services | 13.00% | 11.10% | 12.40% | 13.70% | 20.50% | 16.60% | 15.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Recreation, Culture and Tourism | 0.70% | 2.80% | 1.40% | 10.00% | 6.60% | 8.40% | 3.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Transport, Warehousing and Distribution | 7.20% | 0.00% | 4.80% | 5.30% | 2.50% | 4.40% | 5.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (Please write in.....) | 5.10% | 4.20% | 4.80% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 2.90% | 5.60% | 3.80% | 0.50% | 1.60% | 0.90% | 1.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 138 | 72 | 210 | 190 | 122 | 320 | 272 | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 48 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Do you aim to grow the business over the next 2-3 years? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Non-users | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes | 80.40% | 83.30% | 81.40% | 83.20% | 88.50% | 85.00% | 65.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 15.20% | 11.10% | 13.80% | 13.70% | 9.00% | 12.20% | 30.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 4.30% | 5.60% | 4.80% | 3.20% | 2.50% | 2.80% | 3.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 138 | 72 | 210 | 190 | 122 | 320 | 272 | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 49 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$H3 At the time you called the Helpline, was your business facing any of the following significant issues or challenges? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Non-users | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Severe financial problems and at risk of closure | 8.70% | 11.90% | 9.70% | 5.50% | 8.20% | 6.80% | 4.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Taking on new staff | 7.80% | 14.30% | 9.70% | 7.30% | 12.30% | 10.00% | 13.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Introducing a major change to the way you do business | 3.90% | 4.80% | 4.10% | 10.00% | 15.10% | 12.10% | 7.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Introducing a major change to the way the business is managed | 6.80% | 7.10% | 6.90% | 10.90% | 9.60% | 10.00% | 9.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Introducing new products or services | 14.60% | 9.50% | 13.10% | 20.90% | 15.10% | 18.90% | 13.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Obtaining finance to support growth | 27.20% | 31.00% | 28.30% | 32.70% | 20.50% | 26.80% | 11.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Managing major growth in turnover | 6.80% | 9.50% | 7.60% | 8.20% | 8.20% | 8.90% | 6.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Entering a new export market | 2.90% | Not set | 2.10% | 4.50% | 11.00% | 7.40% | 3.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Difficulties in understanding or complying with legislation or regulations | 7.80% | 11.90% | 9.00% | 21.80% | 13.70% | 18.90% | 5.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Difficulties in understanding or complying with tax obligations | 5.80% | 7.10% | 6.20% | 8.20% | 12.30% | 10.50% | 4.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
None of the above | 46.60% | 42.90% | 45.50% | 39.10% | 37.00% | 37.90% | 61.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 103 | 42 | 145 | 110 | 73 | 190 | 272 | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 50 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Gender and ethnicity | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Male only | 47.00% | 44.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Female only | 36.70% | 42.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Both | 16.30% | 12.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 338 | 481 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
White British/Irish only | 73.70% | 69.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Minority ethnic only | 23.90% | 26.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Both | 2.40% | 3.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 327 | 462 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 51 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H10 How many times have you called the Business Support Helpline in the last year? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Once | 75.40% | 61.00% | 70.30% | 64.60% | 47.90% | 57.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Twice | 13.50% | 18.40% | 15.30% | 20.60% | 29.40% | 24.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Three times | 4.90% | 10.30% | 6.80% | 6.80% | 10.90% | 8.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Four times | 0.40% | 1.50% | 0.80% | 1.90% | 3.30% | 2.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Five times | Not set | 2.20% | 0.80% | 0.60% | 1.40% | 0.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Six to twelve times | 0.80% | 0.70% | 0.80% | 1.90% | 1.90% | 2.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
More than twelve times | Not set | 0.70% | 0.30% | 0.60% | 0.50% | 0.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 4.90% | 5.10% | 5.00% | 2.90% | 4.70% | 3.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 52 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
M1 Which of the following statements do you agree with? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I looked at the GOV.UK website before calling the Helpline | 79.40% | 77.30% | 78.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I called the Helpline before looking at GOV.UK | 13.50% | 15.20% | 14.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
None of the above | 2.90% | 0.50% | 2.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 4.20% | 7.10% | 5.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 53 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$M2 Do you agree with any of the following statements? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I contacted the Helpline after being unable to find the information I needed on GOV.UK | 26.70% | 29.40% | 27.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I contacted the Helpline because the information on GOV.UK was not clear | 24.70% | 23.90% | 24.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I contacted the Helpline after finding some relevant information on GOV.UK, but it did not address all my information ne | 36.00% | 37.40% | 36.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I saw the Helpline number on GOV.UK and wanted to speak to somebody rather than use the website | 55.10% | 57.10% | 55.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I called the Helpline to check that the information I found on GOV.UK was correct | 19.00% | 18.40% | 18.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 3.20% | 3.10% | 3.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 247 | 163 | 417 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 54 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
M2B Were you directed to the GOV.UK website by the person you spoke to at the Helpline? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes | 76.20% | 90.60% | 82.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 11.90% | 6.30% | 9.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 11.90% | 3.10% | 8.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 42 | 32 | 74 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 55 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$H2B What was the nature of the issues you were trying to address when you last called the Helpline? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Starting a business | 36.10% | 47.10% | 40.00% | 40.80% | 49.30% | 43.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Obtaining finance and funding for a business start-up * (Start-up Finance/Grants) | 20.90% | 23.50% | 21.80% | 31.50% | 30.80% | 30.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Obtaining finance or funding for an established business* (Finance/Funding Est Businesses) | 10.20% | 7.40% | 9.20% | 10.30% | 7.60% | 9.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Understanding regulatory and legal issues* (Legal Structure / Regulations) | 10.20% | 8.10% | 9.50% | 16.40% | 14.70% | 15.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Sales and marketing | 4.10% | 5.10% | 4.50% | 3.20% | 3.30% | 3.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Types of business models / ownership structures | 0.00% | 0.70% | 0.30% | 0.60% | 1.40% | 0.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Growing a business* (Planning for Bus Improvement / Growth) | 2.50% | 2.90% | 2.60% | 4.50% | 6.20% | 5.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Business planning | 9.80% | 11.00% | 10.30% | 8.00% | 7.10% | 7.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Importing / exporting* (International Import/Export ) | 2.50% | 1.50% | 2.10% | 1.90% | 4.30% | 3.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Tax or National insurance* (HMRC/ Tax) | 4.90% | 4.40% | 4.70% | 9.30% | 8.50% | 9.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Business support availability | 2.90% | 5.10% | 3.70% | 4.20% | 3.80% | 4.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Finding new customers | 0.40% | 0.70% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 1.90% | 1.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Employing people or employment issues* (HR & Recruitment) | 3.30% | 3.70% | 3.40% | 3.90% | 1.40% | 3.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Finance management | 1.60% | 2.90% | 2.10% | 2.30% | 3.30% | 2.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Premises / property | 2.90% | 5.10% | 3.70% | 3.20% | 3.80% | 3.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Trademarks, copyrights and intellectual property | 1.20% | 1.50% | 1.30% | 1.60% | 1.40% | 1.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Developing new products and services* (Innovation) | 0.40% | 0.70% | 0.50% | 0.60% | 0.90% | 0.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Health and safety | 0.80% | 0.70% | 0.80% | 1.90% | 0.90% | 1.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
General business information | 2.50% | 2.20% | 2.40% | 4.20% | 2.40% | 3.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
E-commerce / technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 0.90% | 0.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Business in crisis | 0.80% | 1.50% | 1.10% | 0.00% | 2.40% | 0.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Closing a business | 1.60% | 2.20% | 1.80% | 0.30% | 0.50% | 0.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Skills & Training | 2.50% | 4.40% | 3.20% | 2.30% | 1.40% | 1.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (Specify) | 4.10% | 2.20% | 3.40% | 2.30% | 3.80% | 3.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 3.30% | 2.90% | 3.20% | 1.00% | 1.40% | 1.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 56 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$H11 Why did you call the Helpline instead of using any other sources of information? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not aware of other sources of information | 12.70% | 5.10% | 10.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Simplest method of getting the information I needed | 25.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Do not trust other sources of information | 4.10% | 3.70% | 3.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Prefer to discuss my needs with an advisor | 26.20% | 30.10% | 27.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Would have to pay | 0.80% | 2.20% | 1.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Could not find the information I needed elsewhere | 9.80% | 12.50% | 10.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No access to the internet | 0.40% | 0.00% | 0.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Was advised to/ it was recommended to me | 9.80% | 11.00% | 10.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (specify): | 9.80% | 17.60% | 12.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 10.20% | 11.00% | 10.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 57 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$M11 Why did you use the GOV.UK website and call the Helpline instead of using any other sources of information? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not aware of other sources of information | 12.20% | 12.80% | 12.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Simplest method of getting the information I needed | 29.60% | 38.90% | 33.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Do not trust other sources of information | 12.20% | 13.70% | 12.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Prefer to discuss my needs with an advisor | 20.90% | 23.70% | 21.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Would have to pay | 4.20% | 3.80% | 4.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Could not find the information I needed on GOV.UK | 6.10% | 5.70% | 5.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Was advised to/ it was recommended to me | 10.90% | 5.20% | 8.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Government website - reputation and reassurance | 13.50% | 15.60% | 14.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Internet search led me here | 6.80% | 3.80% | 5.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
One of several sources used | 1.30% | 3.30% | 2.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other (specify): | 3.90% | 2.40% | 3.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 3.50% | 2.80% | 3.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 58 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H9A How did you first find out the telephone number for the Business Support Helpline? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Basic internet search (e.g. Google) | 46.70% | 36.00% | 42.90% | 26.70% | 28.00% | 27.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Found number on GOV.UK | 15.60% | 15.40% | 15.50% | 55.30% | 50.70% | 53.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Found number on other website | 0.80% | 1.50% | 1.10% | 1.00% | 0.90% | 0.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Citizens Advice Bureau | 1.20% | 4.40% | 2.40% | 1.00% | 0.90% | 0.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Jobcentre Plus | 5.30% | 11.80% | 7.60% | 1.60% | 5.20% | 3.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Was given number by other Government Agency (please specify) | 4.10% | 2.20% | 3.40% | 2.90% | 1.40% | 2.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Was given number by professional third party advisors | 3.30% | 0.70% | 2.40% | 0.60% | 0.50% | 0.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Word of mouth | 7.40% | 10.30% | 8.40% | 4.50% | 2.80% | 3.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
TV / radio advertising | 0.40% | 0.70% | 0.50% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 0.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Press advertising (newspapers / magazines) | 0.40% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 0.60% | 1.40% | 0.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Local Authority/ Council | 2.50% | 1.50% | 2.10% | 0.30% | 0.50% | 0.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Other: (specify) | 2.90% | 5.90% | 3.90% | 2.90% | 2.80% | 2.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 9.40% | 9.60% | 9.50% | 1.90% | 4.70% | 3.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Text preceding Table 59 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H5A Before calling the Helpline, did you do anything else to try to find information or advice to help with your query? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes | 51.90% | 52.90% | 52.30% | 56.10% | 61.00% | 57.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 43.90% | 43.00% | 43.50% | 42.10% | 37.20% | 40.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 4.20% | 4.10% | 4.20% | 1.80% | 1.80% | 1.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 212 | 121 | 333 | 278 | 164 | 450 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 59 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$H5 What did you do? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Basic internet search (Google etc) | 52.10% | 55.70% | 53.40% | 46.60% | 53.10% | 49.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Searched other websites (please specify) | 14.10% | 16.50% | 14.90% | 18.00% | 24.50% | 20.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Sought informal advice (from colleagues, friends, etc) | 11.30% | 12.70% | 11.80% | 13.80% | 22.40% | 17.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Used Business Link social media | 2.80% | 3.80% | 3.20% | 2.10% | 4.10% | 3.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Advice over the telephone from other Government service (please specify) | 10.60% | 6.30% | 9.00% | 12.20% | 12.90% | 12.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Face-to-face advice from other Government service (please specify) | 9.20% | 11.40% | 10.00% | 12.20% | 10.20% | 11.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Advice over the telephone from private sector service (please specify) | 8.50% | 10.10% | 9.00% | 6.30% | 6.10% | 6.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Face-to-face advice from private sector service (please specify) | 8.50% | 6.30% | 7.70% | 11.10% | 12.90% | 12.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Contacted Chamber of Commerce | 2.80% | 5.10% | 3.60% | 1.60% | 4.80% | 3.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
None of the above | 11.30% | 7.60% | 10.00% | 10.10% | 9.50% | 10.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 142 | 79 | 221 | 189 | 147 | 338 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 60 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H7 Were you aware of the GOV.UK website before you made your call to the Business Support Helpline? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes | 55.30% | 56.60% | 55.80% | 67.20% | 66.70% | 67.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 40.60% | 39.70% | 40.30% | 25.00% | 31.30% | 27.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 4.10% | 3.70% | 3.90% | 7.80% | 2.10% | 5.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | 64 | 48 | 113 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 61 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$H14 When you initially called the Helpline, how did the call agent help you with your enquiry? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I was directed to the information I needed on the GOV.UK website | 7.80% | 5.10% | 6.80% | 25.10% | 19.90% | 22.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I was provided the basic information I needed without being directed to the GOV.UK website | 15.60% | 16.90% | 16.10% | 16.40% | 12.80% | 15.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I was signposted to other organisations that could help me | 23.00% | 14.70% | 20.00% | 26.00% | 24.20% | 25.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I was put through to an advisor to talk through my query in more detail /... | 22.50% | 32.40% | 26.10% | 17.70% | 46.00% | 29.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Follow up information was given by email | 7.00% | 12.50% | 8.90% | 11.90% | 18.00% | 14.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
They were unable to help me with my enquiry | 18.90% | 16.20% | 17.90% | 14.50% | 7.10% | 11.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 15.20% | 11.80% | 13.90% | 11.60% | 2.80% | 8.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 62 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$H15 How did this second advisor help you? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I was directed to the information I needed on the GOV.UK website | 1.80% | 3.80% | 3.10% | 14.50% | 13.80% | 13.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I was provided the information I needed without being directed to the GOV.UK website | 14.50% | 13.50% | 13.80% | 9.10% | 19.60% | 17.10% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
We discussed actions I could take to address the issues I faced | 45.50% | 34.60% | 38.40% | 50.90% | 37.00% | 40.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
I was signposted to other organisations that could help me | 14.50% | 24.00% | 20.80% | 21.80% | 34.90% | 31.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Follow up information was given by email | 16.40% | 24.00% | 21.40% | 18.20% | 30.20% | 27.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
They were unable to to help me with my enquiry | 10.90% | 21.20% | 17.60% | 7.30% | 10.60% | 10.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
They misunderstood my enquiry | 1.80% | 2.90% | 2.50% | 1.80% | 2.10% | 2.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 9.10% | 7.70% | 8.20% | 9.10% | 9.00% | 8.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 55 | 104 | 159 | 55 | 189 | 246 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 63 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H16 Has your understanding of the information available on GOV.UK improved as a result of your call to the Helpline? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Definitely | 13.10% | 21.30% | 16.10% | 31.80% | 35.50% | 33.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Probably | 27.50% | 24.30% | 26.30% | 29.90% | 29.40% | 29.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Probably not | 25.80% | 33.10% | 28.40% | 19.60% | 17.50% | 18.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Definitely not | 20.10% | 11.00% | 16.80% | 13.20% | 13.70% | 13.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 13.50% | 10.30% | 12.40% | 5.50% | 3.80% | 4.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 64 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H17 And as a result of your call, are you more likely to use GOV.UK as a first port of call for information in the future? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Definitely | 20.10% | 25.70% | 22.10% | 41.20% | 46.40% | 44.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Probably | 34.40% | 34.60% | 34.50% | 33.80% | 27.50% | 30.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Probably not | 20.90% | 20.60% | 20.80% | 13.20% | 11.80% | 12.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Definitely not | 15.60% | 11.00% | 13.90% | 9.30% | 11.40% | 10.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 9.00% | 8.10% | 8.70% | 2.60% | 2.80% | 2.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 65 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H18 Thinking about the overall service you received from the Business Support Helpline, would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied overall? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Very dissatisfied | 10.70% | 14.00% | 11.80% | 9.30% | 10.90% | 10.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Fairly dissatisfied | 14.80% | 7.40% | 12.10% | 15.10% | 14.20% | 14.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 15.20% | 11.00% | 13.70% | 10.30% | 8.10% | 9.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Fairly satisfied | 34.00% | 27.20% | 31.60% | 33.80% | 25.60% | 30.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Very satisfied | 23.40% | 40.40% | 29.50% | 31.20% | 39.80% | 34.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 2.00% | 0.00% | 1.30% | 0.30% | 1.40% | 0.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 66 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H18A Do you feel you obtained the information you needed as a result of your call to the Business Support Helpline? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes, in full | 33.60% | 44.10% | 37.40% | 43.40% | 49.30% | 46.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes, in part | 34.80% | 30.90% | 33.40% | 33.40% | 33.60% | 33.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No | 28.70% | 22.80% | 26.60% | 20.60% | 16.10% | 18.70% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 2.90% | 2.20% | 2.60% | 2.60% | 0.90% | 1.90% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 67 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H24 Thinking about the information you received from the Helpline, how useful was this information in answering your query? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Very useful | 38.40% | 44.90% | 40.70% | 44.70% | 57.30% | 50.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Fairly useful | 25.60% | 27.20% | 26.20% | 28.60% | 23.20% | 26.40% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Neutral | 8.30% | 8.80% | 8.50% | 7.10% | 7.10% | 7.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not very useful | 11.60% | 5.10% | 9.30% | 9.30% | 4.30% | 7.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not at all useful | 12.40% | 13.20% | 12.70% | 10.00% | 6.60% | 8.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / refused | 3.70% | 0.70% | 2.60% | 0.30% | 1.40% | 0.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 242 | 136 | 378 | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Tables 68 and 69 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
To what extent do you agree that… | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagress | Disagree | Strongly disagree | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagress | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
H19_1 Staff were sympathetic to my needs and were willing to help | 35.00% | 40.50% | 14.70% | 5.50% | 4.20% | 41.50% | 43.80% | 9.20% | 3.60% | 1.90% |
H19_2 Staff understood my query | 32.60% | 38.40% | 16.60% | 7.90% | 4.50% | 37.90% | 44.00% | 11.70% | 4.50% | 1.90% |
H19_3 Advisors had suitable business knowledge | 25.80% | 36.10% | 22.10% | 10.80% | 5.30% | 29.80% | 40.80% | 18.10% | 7.40% | 4.00% |
H19_4 The information provided] was valuable to my business | 22.10% | 34.20% | 17.90% | 16.10% | 9.70% | 27.50% | 37.00% | 14.30% | 13.20% | 7.90% |
H19_5 The information provided was impartial | 31.80% | 36.60% | 21.60% | 7.10% | 2.90% | 34.90% | 42.80% | 15.10% | 5.50% | 1.70% |
H19_6 The information provided was relevant | 28.70% | 36.30% | 17.60% | 11.60% | 5.80% | 31.90% | 41.50% | 11.90% | 9.40% | 5.30% |
H19_8 The information provided was practical and useful | 22.90% | 38.20% | 17.60% | 14.20% | 7.10% | 27.50% | 43.20% | 11.90% | 9.80% | 7.50% |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Tables 70 and 71 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
To what extent do you agree that… | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagress | Disagree | Strongly disagree | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagress | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
H19A_1 The Business Support Helpline has a reputation for providing a high quality information service | 17.40% | 33.90% | 35.30% | 9.20% | 4.20% | 20.60% | 39.20% | 30.40% | 5.80% | 4.00% |
H19A_3 The Business Support Helpline is the first port of call for finding out about business support services | 18.20% | 36.10% | 26.30% | 12.90% | 6.60% | 21.10% | 43.40% | 18.50% | 11.30% | 5.70% |
H19A_4 The Business Support Helpline is a service I can trust | 27.90% | 42.60% | 20.80% | 4.70% | 3.90% | 36.40% | 43.40% | 11.90% | 5.10% | 3.20% |
H19A_6 The Business Support Helpline is a unique service | 17.60% | 31.80% | 38.40% | 7.40% | 4.70% | 20.90% | 35.50% | 28.30% | 11.30% | 4.00% |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 72 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
$H25a Did the Helpline help you in any of the following ways? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Helped me understand that I needed advice, support or services | 20.10% | 31.60% | 24.20% | 35.70% | 38.90% | 36.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Helped me to understand the benefits of information and advice | 29.90% | 37.50% | 32.60% | 37.60% | 41.70% | 39.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Helped me understand what advice, support or services I needed | 25.80% | 30.90% | 27.60% | 38.30% | 42.20% | 39.80% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Helped me understand how to find a supplier for advice and support | 24.60% | 25.70% | 25.00% | 32.20% | 37.90% | 34.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Helped me understand how to choose between different suppliers for advice and support | 16.40% | 24.30% | 19.20% | 24.10% | 23.70% | 24.20% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
None of the above | 46.70% | 37.50% | 43.40% | 29.90% | 26.10% | 28.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know / Refused | 7.00% | 8.10% | 7.40% | 4.80% | 4.30% | 4.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 244 | 136 | 380 | 311 | 211 | 530 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Table 73 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
H19C Did this influence your trust in the service? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Helpline only | Not set | Not set | Helpline and GOV.UK | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Total | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes, makes me much more likely to trust the information | 44.10% | 46.60% | 45.00% | 55.90% | 63.20% | 59.30% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes, makes me a little more likely to trust the information | 18.80% | 22.90% | 20.30% | 24.50% | 15.50% | 20.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes, makes me much less likely to trust the information | 3.50% | 1.70% | 2.80% | 0.30% | 2.10% | 1.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Yes, makes me a little less likely to trust the information | 4.00% | 2.50% | 3.40% | 1.40% | 2.10% | 1.60% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
No, does not affect my trust in the information provided | 27.20% | 26.30% | 26.90% | 15.70% | 14.50% | 15.00% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Don't know/refused | 2.50% | 0.00% | 1.60% | 2.10% | 2.60% | 2.50% | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Base | 202 | 118 | 320 | 286 | 193 | 486 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |