Win a Free Night Out! Yes – complete our Heating Industry Survey and you could win a free night on the town for a party of four and enjoy up to 6 pints each! The Offer ends 16th January 2012 This survey is being conducted by the Central Heating Business Training to research the economic effect on the heating industry. We are looking at the effects of the current business climate on our Industry, and your feedback is vital. We will be publishing a White Paper on the results of the survey. Note: This information is purely for market research only and will not be shared with any third party. Simply tick the box to answer the questions that are relevant to you. What type of business are you? Installer Service & Repair Engineer Installer & Repair Engineer Merchant Boiler Manufacturer Heating Controls Manufacturer Training Provider How long have you been in business? 1-3 years 4-6 years 7-10 years 16-20 years Over 21 years How do you find business at the moment? Excellent Good Average Bad Have you ever been a training course for any of the following: Increasing sales Improving customer service Marketing the business How to create recurring income streams None What type of help would you like for your business? Getting new customers Marketing my Business Getting more business from my existing customers None What's your view on using the Internet on your mobile phone to access information that can help you work better? I currently use my mobile phone to access the Internet I am thinking of upgrading my mobile phone to a Smartphone to access the Internet I am not interested in using my mobile phone to access the Internet. If you could have access to part numbers and 3D exploded views of boilers, would it be useful to your business? Yes No Not Sure Which trade governing bodies are you registered with? GAS SAFE OFTEC HETAS NICEIC CONSTRUCTION LINE NONE Which trade associations are you a member of? The Institute of Plumbing Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors The Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association The Solar Trade Association The Heat Pump Association Underfloor Heating, UK Home Improvements & Maintenance British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers Association Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association Association of Ductwork Contractors and Allied Services Building Controls Industry Association Federations of Heating Spares Fair Trades None How do trade associations help your business? They help with getting more business Give technical training Give business training Management Debt recovery None Do you feel you get value for the money you pay for your trade subscription? Yes No Not sure Do you feel trade associations could do more for independent engineers? Yes No Not sure Do you have regular contact from boiler/ heating control manufacturers? Yes No Not sure How do you find boiler / heating control manufacturers help you get new business? Excellent Good Average Bad Company Name   Your Name   Email address   Your other comments you would like to add?