COVID-19 UPDATE - Survey #4 Spring Survey - Where are we in recovery?

UPDATED SURVEY: Please help us continue to fight for Grand Bahamian businesses by completing this short survey. This feedback will give us important data to continue to advocate for Grand Bahama businesses as we rebuild, recover and learn vital lessons as we move forward. As usual, your privacy is important and individual data will not be shared. Thank you! #grandbahamastrong #recoverandrebuildtogether

What best describes your business?

Agriculture/farming/fishing

Automotive/boating

Banking/finance

Beauty/wellness

Construction

Dining/Entertainment

Education

Essential services provider (medical, utilities, communications)

Industry/Manufacturing

Marketing/Media

Professional Services

Shipping/logistics

Retail

Tourism: Hotels/accomodations

Tourism: tours/excursions

Other: services

Other: goods

Please describe your business' current status:

We are operating as normal in terms of hours and services

We are operating again, with limited operations enough to sustain business/meet obligations

We are operating again, with limited operations but it is not enough to sustain business/meet obligations

No, we are not operating at this time and have not since COVID

No, we are not operating at this itme and have not been since Hurricane Dorian

If you are operating, please select which best describes it:

Yes, we are operating as usual, with necessary protocols (distancing/masks etc) in place

Yes, we are operating but with limited capacity, hours and/or services

Not applicable

If you are not open, do you plan to reopen?

Yes, we do plan to resume operations

No, we do not plan on resuming operations

Uncertain at this time

Not applicable

How many employees did you have prior to Dorian (in Aug, 2019)

How many employees did you have prior to COVID (prior to March, 2021)?

How many employees do you have, as of March 1, 2021

If you have resumed operations, please tell us which best describes your staffing levels:

We have kept all employees thoughout the COVID crisis

We have reengaged the staff we had before COVID, at regular pay

We have reengaged the staff we had before COVID, but with reduced hours and/or pay

We have at least 75% of our employees back at work, and regular pay

We have approx 50% of our employees back at work, and regular pay

We have approx 25% of our employees back at work, and regular pay

We have less than 25% of our pre-COVID staff back at work

We do not have any of our employees back at work

Please tell us what best describes your business in March, 2021

My business is doing significantly better than it was before COVID

My business is doing slightly better than it was before COVID

My business is performing about the same as it was before COVID

My business is doing slightly worse than it was before COVID

My business is doing significantly worse than it was before COVID

My business is at risk of not surviving

I do not expect to be able to reopen

What do you expect the next 3-6 months hold for your business?

I expect to remain busy (ahead of previous year) for the next 3-6months

I expect to be able to sustain my employees/operations over the next 3-6 months

I expect to struggle to meet obligations/maintain staffing levels over the next 3-6months

I am uncertain if I will remain operations in the next 3-6 months

I do not expect to be in business over the next 3-6 months

What is your outlook for the next 6months to a year for your business?

I am optimistic and I expect my business to grow

I expect my business to remain flat

I am very concerned and expect my business to be in decline

What is (are) the greatest challenge(s) for your business/organization since the most recent lockdowns?

Please tell us what concerns for your business you have (select those that apply):

Maintaining staff levels

Meeting other financial obligations (vendor payments, mortgages or rent etc)

Being able to make the new protocols happen in our business (physical distance/masks etc)

Access to funding

Market demand for the goods/services I provide

Access to products to sell

Access to products/services for staff and customer safety (masks etc)

Safety of staff and customers

External factors: Duration/uncertainty of lockdown

External factors: Grand Bahama's economy

Other

Thank you!

Thank you for providing us with this information. Please email us at info@gbchamber.org or call 802-6118 if there are specific business needs you have and we will do our very best to connect you to the right resources. Together, we will recover & rebuild. #grandbahamastrong