Survey Opens: 1 April 2022

Survey Closes: 12 April 2022 – 11.59pm

This survey seeks to check the state of our member businesses with a quick survey every 3 months to gauge how our member businesses have been doing in the last three months and how they foresee business conditions will be in the next three months.

The survey is to be completed by Kinaway Certified Members ONLY and by the Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander business owner.

Please complete only one survey for each registered business entity you have certified with Kinaway. Your individual results are confidential and are only identifiable to Kinaway.

This survey needs to be completed in one sitting. Please allow approximately 10 minutes to complete this survey.

Cash prize up for grabs!

To show our appreciation, we would like to offer you the chance to participate in a draw to win some great prizes.

There is one (1) cash prize of $500 that will be drawn randomly.

Eligibility for the prize closes on 12 April 2022 at 11:59 pm. The prize will be drawn on Wednesday 13 April 2022.

Survey conditions:

• Kinaway staff and Board members are not eligible for prizes.
• Prizes will be drawn on the above dates by a Kinaway staff member.
• To be eligible for the prize you need to complete the Pulse Check Survey in full and list your contact details in the form (Question 22).
• Only Kinaway Certified businesses can win
• Eligibility for prizes closes 12 April 2022 at 11:59pm.
• The prize will be drawn on the date above.

Please contact Kinaway at info@kinaustralia.com for further information on this survey.

Pulse Check Survey - April 2022

Q1. What industry does your business primarily operate in? *Advertising & MediaAgriculture, Forestry and FishingArts & EntertainmentAutomotiveChemicals & GasCommunity & Social ServicesConstructionConsultingEducation & TrainingEmployment and Labour Hire ServicesElectronics & Electrical ServicesEnergyEnvironmental ServicesEvents ManagementFacilities Management & Cleaning ServicesFinancial & Insurance ServicesFood & HospitalityGraphic Design & PhotographyHealth , Wellbeing and BeautyHealth CareIT, Telecomms & DigitalLegal ServicesManufacturing & Equipment HireMarketing & CommunicationsMiningOffice Supplies, Furniture and PrintingPPE and Promotional MerchandiseRecruitment & Administrative ServicesRetail & Domestic Goods & ServicesSecurity & SafetySports & RecreationTradesTraditional Owner GroupTransportation & LogisticsTravel & TourismWaste ManagementWebsite Design

Q2. Are you a female-led* business? *

• Yes
• No

*A female-led business is a business that is 50% or more owned by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander woman.

Q3. How confident are you that your business will reach its 12-month goals? Move the slider to select between 0 and 10.

Selected Value: 5

(0 is low confidence and 10 is high confidence)

Q4. In comparison to March 2020 being before Covid, at what percentage was your business operating at in March 2022?

For example, if your business is operating at the same level as prior to Covid or did not operate prior to covid, this is 100%; if your business is operating at 70% of what it was prior to Covid, this is 70%; if your business is operating 30% higher than what it was prior to Covid, this is 130%; if your business is operating higher than 200% to what it was prior to Covid, set this at 200%.

Q4. In comparison to March 2020 being before Covid, at what percentage was your business operating at in March 2022?

Selected Value: 100

Q5 (a). How do you expect the AUSTRALIAN economy to perform over the next 12 months in comparison to the last 12 months? *

• Stronger
• Same
• Weaker

Q5 (b). How do you expect the VICTORIAN economy to perform over the next 12 months in comparison to the last 12 months? *

• Stronger
• Same
• Weaker

Q6 (a). In terms of overall GENERAL BUSINESS CONDITIONS, how has your business performed over the last 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the previous 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Stronger
• Same
• Weaker

Q6 (b). In terms of overall GENERAL BUSINESS CONDITIONS, how do you forecast your business will perform over the next 3 months (Apr - Jun 2022)? *

• Stronger
• Same
• Weaker

Q7 (a). In terms of SALES AND REVENUE, how has your business performed over the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the PREVIOUS 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Stronger
• Same
• Weaker

Q7 (b). In terms of SALES AND REVENUE, how do you forecast your business will perform over the NEXT 3 months (Apr - Jun 2022)? *

• Stronger
• Same
• Weaker

Q8 (a). In terms of OPERATING COSTS, how has your business performed over the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the PREVIOUS 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Higher
• Same
• Lower

Q8 (b). In terms of OPERATING COSTS, how do you forecast your business will perform over the NEXT 3 months (Apr - Jun 2022)? *

• Higher
• Same
• Lower

Q9 (a). In terms of EMPLOYMENT COSTS, how has your business performed over the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the PREVIOUS 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Higher
• Same
• Lower

Q9 (b). In terms of EMPLOYMENT COSTS, how do you forecast your business will perform over the NEXT 3 months (Apr - Jun 2022)? *

• Higher
• Same
• Lower

Q9 (c). In terms of CONTRACTOR COSTS, where contractors are used instead of employees, how has your business performed over the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the PREVIOUS 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Higher
• Same
• Lower

Q9 (d). In terms of CONTRACTOR COSTS, where contractors are used instead of employees, how do you forecast your business will perform over the NEXT 3 months (Apr - Jun 2022)? *

• Higher
• Same
• Lower

Q10 (a). In terms of PROFITABILITY, how has your business performed over the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the PREVIOUS 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Stronger
• Same
• Weaker

Q10 (b). In terms of PROFITABILITY, how do you forecast your business will perform over the NEXT 3 months (Apr - Jun 2022)? *

• Stronger
• Same
• Weaker

Q11 (a). In terms of CAPITAL EXPENDITURE*, how has your business performed over the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the PREVIOUS 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Increased
• Same
• Decreased

*Capital Expenditure is the purchase of any assets towards your business, for example a car, a piece of machinery, a building etc.

Q11 (b). In terms of CAPITAL EXPENDITURE*, how do you forecast your business will perform over the NEXT 3 months (Apr - Jun 2022)? *

• Increase
• Same
• Decrease

*Capital Expenditure is the purchase of any assets towards your business, for example a car, a piece of machinery, a building etc.

Q12 (a). What are the top 5 major constraints on your business for growth? *

• Level of demand/economic activity
• Complexity of tax compliance
• Price competition
• State taxes and Gov charges
• Domestic political and economic stability
• Federal taxes and Gov charges
• International political and economic stability
• Transport cost/infrastructure standard
• Retaining/recruiting employees
• Supply Chain costs/slow down/constraints
• Insurance premium costs
• Industry compliance/standards including prequalification and union requirements
• Direct wage costs
• Identifying as an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander business
• Indirect wage costs
• Competing with black cladded/white anting businesses
• Capital and finance of or less than $10,000
• Competing with non Indigenous providers of Indigenous services: As cultural awareness training, Reconciliation Action Plans; Identified Indigenous services, for example Indigenous employment services; Who list Indigenous businesses as suppliers for tenders but do not procure from them
• Capital and finance of $10,001 - $100,000
• Preferencing of existing suppliers
• Capital and finance of $100,001-$500,000
• Industry bribery and corruption including procurement practices and relationships
• Capital and finance of $500,001-$1m
• Single Procurement Contracts / Closed Panel Procurement Contracts / State Purchase Contracts / Sole Entity Purchase Contracts, with a contract period of greater than 12 months
• Capital and finance greater than $1m

Q12 (b). In order to grow your business, what are your Top 5 business needs? *

• Business reviews, assessments and/or reports
• Professional development activities e.g. workshops, conferences, webinars
• Mentoring programs and/or coaching services
• Mental health and wellbeing services
• Business incubator and/or accelerator programs
• Procurement advice, support and/or coaching
• Marketing support e.g. website and social media development, photography
• Export advice, support and/or coaching
• Marketing planning and strategy
• Opportunities to access cash, grants and funding
• Media, publicity and profile building opportunities
• Opportunities for investment, loans or capital finance
• Business planning and strategy
• Networking opportunities and events
• Professional services e.g. legal, accounting
• Industry related advice, briefings and information
• Human resources and/or employment support
• Business capability support, training and development
• Pricing and costing expert advice/consultants/ contractors
• Other (please specify)

Other (please specify)

Q13. Did your business win any Victorian Government tenders in the LAST 3 months? *

• Yes
• No

Q14. Did your business win any tenders with Kinaway corporate partners in the LAST 3 months? *

• Yes
• No

Q15 (a). Did you sell your goods and/or services in overseas locations in the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022)? e.g. you sell (export) your products/services overseas and they are distributed/sold direct to the customer in the overseas location by you or another party such as a retailer? *

• Yes
• No

Q15 (b). Do you forecast your business will sell goods and/or services in overseas locations over the NEXT 3 months (Apr – June 2022)? e.g. you sell (export) your products/services overseas and they are distributed/sold direct to the customer in the overseas location by you or another party such as a retailer? *

• Yes
• No

Q16 (a). In terms of LABOUR HOURS, how has your business performed over the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the PREVIOUS 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Increased
• Same
• Decreased

Q16 (b). In terms of LABOUR HOURS, how do you forecast your business will perform over the NEXT 3 months (Apr - Jun 2022)? *

• Increase
• Same
• Decrease

Q17 (a). In terms of NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, how has your business performed over the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the PREVIOUS 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Increased
• Same
• Decreased

Q17 (b). In terms of NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, how do you forecast your business will perform over the NEXT 3 months (Apr – Jun 2022)? *

• Increase
• Same
• Decrease

Q18 (a). In terms of NUMBER OF VICTORIAN ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EMPLOYEES, how has your business performed over the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the PREVIOUS 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Increased
• Same
• Decreased

Q18 (b). In terms of NUMBER OF VICTORIAN ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EMPLOYEES, how do you forecast your business will perform over the NEXT 3 months (Apr – Jun 2022)? *

• Increase
• Same
• Decrease

Q19 (a). How many of your Victorian employees identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? Move the slider to select between 0 and 200.

Selected Value: 0

If more than 200 employees, set at 200.

Q19 (b). How many of your Victorian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees identify as female? Move the slider to select between 0 and 200.

Selected Value: 0

If more than 200 employees, set at 200.

Q20 (a). In terms of SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS*, how has your business been impacted over the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the PREVIOUS 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Higher
• Same
• Lower

*Supply Chain disruptions can be both up and/or down in your supply chain. For example, from your suppliers to your business or from your business to your customers.

Q20 (b). In terms of SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS*, how do you forecast your business will be impacted over the NEXT 3 months (Apr – Jun 2022)? *

• Higher
• Same
• Lower

*Supply Chain disruptions can be both up and/or down in your supply chain. For example, from your suppliers to your business or from your business to your customers.

Q21 (a). In terms of COVID DISRUPTIONS, how has your business performed over the LAST 3 months (Jan - Mar 2022) compared with the PREVIOUS 3 months (Oct - Dec 2021)? *

• Higher
• Same
• Lower

Q21 (b). In terms of COVID DISRUPTIONS, how do you forecast your business will perform over the NEXT 3 months (Apr – Jun 2022)? *

• Higher
• Same
• Lower

Q22 (a). Did your business purchase from other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander businesses in the LAST 3 months? *

• Yes
• No

Q22 (b). Do you forecast your business to purchase from other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander businesses in the NEXT 3 months? *

• Yes
• No

Q23 (a). Have your Say “Key Influences On Business Confidence And Issues Affecting The Performance Of The National And State Economies Over The Next 12 Months” *

(200 words or less)

Q23 (b). Have your Say “Key Influences and Challenges for the Aboriginal Business Sector Over The Next 12 Months” *

(200 words or less)

Q24. Thank you for your participation in the Kinaway Pulse Check Survey.

Would you like to be in the draw to win a prize?

Q24. Would you like to be in the draw to win prizes? *

• Yes
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