What are the most important factors in terms of supporting the future growth of your business?

1. Availability and cost of business premises

2. Availability and skills of local workforce

3. Transport infrastructure

4. Digital connectivity

5. Business networks and support

6. Ability to attract global talent

Other suggestions - please specify

Availability of local green spaces for a social enterprise.

What services or initiatives could the EZ provide to support your business?

1. Identifying funding and finance options for businesses of all types

2. Identifying business support and mentoring

3. Economic evidence and data to help plan/inform your future growth/business plans

4. Making local business contacts and developing local supply chains

5. Commercial property searches

What would help your business transition to net zero?

Access to information and support to do so.

What public transport, walking and/or cycling improvements would help to reduce reliance on the private car?

Reliable transport timings and choice during peak times. Accessible routes that connect areas together.

How important are lifestyle choices in choosing a location to work or base your business?

1. Outdoor nature-based activity

2. Traffic free walking or cycling

3. Food & drink offer or foodie experiences

4. Cultural experiences: Theatre, nightlife, live music

5. River/canal based watersports

6. Sea-based watersports

7. Family friendly experiences and activities

8. High quality education facilities

What are the most important factors in terms of supporting the future growth of your business?

1. Transport infrastructure

2. Availability and cost of business premises

3. Business networks and support

4. Availability and skills of local workforce

5. Digital connectivity

6. Ability to attract global talent

What services or initiatives could the EZ provide to support your business?

1. Identifying funding and finance options for businesses of all types

2. Identifying business support and mentoring

3. Making local business contacts and developing local supply chains

4. Economic evidence and data to help plan/inform your future growth/business plans

5. Commercial property searches

What are the most important factors in terms of supporting the future growth of your business?

1. Availability and skills of local workforce

2. Ability to attract global talent

3. Transport infrastructure

4. Digital connectivity

5. Availability and cost of business premises

6. Business networks and support

What are the most important factors in terms of supporting the future growth of your business?

1. Transport infrastructure

2. Availability and skills of local workforce

3. Availability and cost of business premises

4. Digital connectivity

5. Business networks and support

6. Ability to attract global talent

Other suggestions - please specify

More Frequent train service between Exeter and Axminster from South Western Railway by re laying double track between Pinhoe and Honiton. A two hourly service from Whimple and Feniton to Exeter isn't good enough. Also relaying double track between the Axminster loop and Chard loop to shorten journey times.

What services or initiatives could the EZ provide to support your business?

1. Identifying funding and finance options for businesses of all types

2. Making local business contacts and developing local supply chains

3. Identifying business support and mentoring

4. Commercial property searches

5. Economic evidence and data to help plan/inform your future growth/business plans

What would help your business transition to net zero?

More Frequent train service between Exeter and Axminster from South Western Railway by re laying double track between Pinhoe and Honiton. A two hourly service from Whimple and Feniton to Exeter isn't good enough. Also relaying double track between the Axminster loop and Chard loop to shorten journey times.

What public transport, walking and/or cycling improvements would help to reduce reliance on the private car?

South Western Railway's management of the Salisbury - Exeter train line has been Shambolic, with bio diesel "green" experiments clogging up engines and embankment problems. More Frequent train services between Exeter and Axminster are needed from South Western Railway by re laying double track between Pinhoe and Honiton. A two hourly service from Whimple and Feniton to Exeter isn't good enough. Also relaying double track between the Axminster loop and Chard loop to shorten journey times. Also reinstating double track between Crewkerne and Yeovil Junction to lessen the impact of weekend engineering diversions and between Wilton and Tisbury to reduce the impact of problems in London.

Do you have specific skills and/or training requirements?

Welding and metalwork

How important are lifestyle choices in choosing a location to work or base your business?

1. Traffic free walking or cycling

2. Food & drink offer or foodie experiences

3. High quality education facilities

4. Sea-based watersports

5. River/canal based watersports

6. Cultural experiences: Theatre, nightlife, live music

7. Family friendly experiences and activities

8. Outdoor nature-based activity

What other suggestions do you have?

South Western Railway's management of the Salisbury - Exeter train line has been Shambolic, with bio diesel "green" experiments clogging up engines, embankment problems and terminating services at Basingstoke at any opportunity. More Frequent train services between Exeter and Axminster are needed from South Western Railway by re laying double track between Pinhoe and Honiton. A two hourly service from Whimple and Feniton to Exeter isn't good enough. Also relaying double track between the Axminster loop and Chard loop to shorten journey times. Also reinstating double track between Crewkerne and Yeovil Junction to lessen the impact of weekend engineering diversions and between Wilton and Tisbury to reduce the impact of problems in London. We can build HS2, but no one's interested in relaying 30 miles of track in the West Country.

What are the most important factors in terms of supporting the future growth of your business?

1. Availability and cost of business premises

2. Availability and skills of local workforce

3. Transport infrastructure

4. Digital connectivity

5. Business networks and support

6. Ability to attract global talent

What services or initiatives could the EZ provide to support your business?

1. Making local business contacts and developing local supply chains

2. Commercial property searches

3. Identifying business support and mentoring

4. Identifying funding and finance options for businesses of all types

5. Economic evidence and data to help plan/inform your future growth/business plans

What would help your business transition to net zero?

Information

What public transport, walking and/or cycling improvements would help to reduce reliance on the private car?

Safe well lit cycle and walkways

Do you have specific skills and/or training requirements?

No

How important are lifestyle choices in choosing a location to work or base your business?

1. Food & drink offer or foodie experiences

2. Cultural experiences: Theatre, nightlife, live music

3. River/canal based watersports

4. Traffic free walking or cycling

5. Outdoor nature-based activity

6. Family friendly experiences and activities

7. High quality education facilities

8. Sea-based watersports