One of the toughest decisions faced by small business leaders is knowing how and when to invest in IT to boosts company growth.

First Voice wants to understand more about the circumstances in which small business leaders like you make critical decisions on buying IT hardware, services, or hiring staff and/or consultants.

If you could spare a few minutes to complete this short survey, you'll be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a £100 John Lewis voucher. Deadline for submissions is 14 September 2018.

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* 1. What is your general view of IT:

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* 2. How many people are employed by your business?

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* 3. At what stage did you start using an outside business to run your IT?

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* 4. At what stage did you hire your first IT manager?

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* 5. How much of your budget is spent on IT?

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* 6. What aspect of IT takes up most of your budget?

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* 7. As the business owner, how much of your time is spent on IT?

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* 8. What aspect of IT eats up most of your time?

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* 9. Who is responsible for IT security policies and practises?

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* 10. Where does your business store its data?

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* 11. Who is responsible for IT accreditations (such as for cyber security or partnerships?)

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* 12. Do you have a contingency plan in case you fall victim to cybercriminals?

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* 13. What software services do you use? [tick all that apply]

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* 14. What hardware does your business rely on day to day? [tick all that apply]

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* 15. Who delivers staff IT training (cybersecurity, social media, IT policies, etc)

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* 16. Have you ever lost a candidate or an employee because: [tick all that apply]

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* 17. Have you ever outgrown your office?

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