COVID-19 Business Support Research for Essex County Council Begins

The team at Mackman Research is excited to announce that we recently won a competitive tender to work with Essex County Council. The social research project will shape the Council's support for Essex businesses in order to respond to the twin challenges of COVID-19 and the EU Exit. Our researchers have designed a survey to be delivered both online and over the telephone to help the Council understand what businesses require from them. Questions focus on where resources can be best placed to help to recover jobs and invest in skills development. The purpose of the study is to explore and understand how Essex County Council can help businesses recover in a COVID-19 environment. We are therefore keen to hear the views of all of those involved in the business community in Essex.

Calling all Essex businesses! If you have been contacted by Mackman Research regarding a survey, please contact us on 01206 625222, or email [email protected]. Similarly, if you have friends or colleagues who have been contacted, please encourage them to participate. This research will allow you to have your say in Essex County Council's support strategy and shape the future of Essex's business community.

How can I take part?

Mackman Research may be contacting you by telephone in the next few weeks. If you would prefer to participate online, please click on the following link to complete the survey:

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Survey length: 10 minutes

How can I find out more?

To find out more information about the research that we are conducting for Essex County Council and its aims, speak to us. Alternatively, please contact:

Dominique Keogh
Principal Economic Growth Officer
Place & Public Health
Essex County Council
Tel: 03330136707 | Email: [email protected]

When does the survey close?

The survey closes on Tuesday 20th October 2020, midnight, UK time. Several email reminders will be sent throughout the course of the research.

Dr Gemma Mackman

Research Director

Dr Gemma Mackman is co-founder and Research Director of the Mackman Group. Her professional career has given her a broad knowledge of business practices, an appreciation of good customer service and experience of a diverse range of sectors. Gemma is also a member of the Market Research Society and has completed research training provided by the Economic and Social Research Council.

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Mackman Research was commissioned by Essex County Council to conduct an important business support survey during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. This project has since gone on to be selected as a finalist in the 'Best Data Collection – Interviewer Administered' category of the MRS Operations Awards 2021.