S1. The size of our business IS NOT a barrier to being active in R&D and investing in it

S2. We use new technologies to create products, services and new knowledge

S3. We are active in R&D and technology development and this helps us to develop new products and services

S4. We are able to keep abreast of new technologies relevant to our business and industry

S5. We have the mentoring support we need, to help our business innovate and grow sustainably

S6. We are able to find and recruit the people, i.e. technically skilled staff, expertise and human resources, that we need for innovation and business growth

S7. We know where to find the science and technology we need (both from within and outside our geographical region) for innovation and growth

S8. We are able to use knowledge and technology gained from other businesses and universities/research centres for innovation and business growth/improvement

S9. We have adequate knowledge of the local and foreign market for the industry in which we operate

S10. We have experience of acquiring and transferring science and technology knowledge (e.g. from research institutes/universities and through collaboration with other companies) to help us solve problems/challenges and innovate

S11. We can perceive real incentives to grow/scale up (e.g. There is market demand that indicates we should grow or scale our business, and export markets appear open to us)

S12. We have a business plan that shows our targets for innovation and growth, and how various parts of the business align to deliver it

S13. We are increasingly able to adopt clean and environmentally friendly technologies and industrial processes, and these have led to business improvement and innovation

S14. We think increasing the quality of our products / services will translate into a significant increase in global demand for our products/services

S15. We are able to meet the national and international standards and regulations required or expected to sell our products/services globally)

S16. Export regulations are sufficiently clear and simple enough for us, such that we understand them and can follow them successfully

S17. We are aware of funding support available from government to help us invest in innovation, business growth and increased exports

S18. We are aware of funding support available from private investors and private organisations to help us invest in innovation, business growth and increased exports

S19. We are able to easily access the funding support available from government to support our business, in innovation, growth and increased exports

S20. We have a clear understanding of the amount of investment (and other non-financial support) we need to help us achieve the growth we desire

S21. The costs of essential utilities (energy and water) required for our manufacturing processes and operations are affordable

S22. There is a vibrant and stable local market for our products and services, and this gives us the confidence to invest in innovation and growth

S23. We have means of providing information and data to the government/policy makers periodically so they know the innovation challenges we have and the support we require

S24. We have affordable access the internet and ICT and this facilitates our business operations, growth and ability to innovate

S25. The current legal/regulatory frameworks and procedures in place to establish a new business are straightforward