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Ask for Research Ltd
4 Sweet Apple Tree
Wistanswick
Market Drayton
Shropshire TF9 2AY

Tel: 01630 639759
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This page illustrates a range of projects we have recently completed:-

Association of Convenience Stores
Industry and Membership Research

Based on 1000 telephone interviews with the target market, this survey was conducted to provide a comprehensive analysis of the independent retail sector and to inform the client’s service and support development based on the market's needs.


Aylesbury Vale District Council
Readership and Resident Research

This large scale quantitative survey was based on face-to-face and self-completion interviews with residents regarding their views and opinions on the District’s resident magazine.


Black Country Learning & Skills Council
Business Consultation

Focusing on a range of in-depth consultations with training personnel, this qualitative survey explored the impact of incentives on effective programme development and inclusion.


Colchester Borough Council
Economic and Employer Research

This significant Colchester Business Survey focused on establishing; business and workforce profile, business activity, strategy, development and business support amongst the local business population. Based on a sample of over 400 companies, the research was used extensively to inform appropriate responses and business development support.


Countryside Agency
Tourism and Visitor Research

This large scale face-to-face survey was conducted with visitors to Open Access Sites over 100 interviewing days. The analysis provided significant data on awareness, use and opinion regarding Open Access Sites throughout England.


Consultancy Prime
Market Development Research

This in-depth qualitative survey was conducted to assess the opportunities for market development, working with Consultancy Prime on behalf of one of their clients.


Defra
Tourism and Visitor Research

This survey was conducted to establish the extent and type of use made of Access Sites to determine how public needs are being met and to identify areas for improvement. Based on face-to-face interviews conducted throughout England over 200 interviewing days, the survey provided significant data on awareness, use and opinion.


East Staffordshire Community Safety Partnership
Public and Business Consultation

Qualitative research was based on over 10 focus groups undertaken to generate in-depth understanding of the thoughts, motivations and perceptions behind hard crime statistics to inform practical approaches to address the key issues and themes identified.


Environment Agency
Customer Care and Employee Research

Based on both a quantitative survey and a range of focus groups conducted throughout England and Wales, the objective of these surveys was to investigate awareness, opinions and experience of customer care amongst employees to inform the development of customer care within the Environment Agency.


Finance Wales
Perception and Employer Research

The objective of the quantitative telephone survey with 500 businesses was to establish awareness and opinion of services prior to the launch of an advertising campaign.


Leicester College
Service Development Research

Based on a large scale quantitative survey of face-to-face interviews with residents, the objective of the survey was to establish awareness, opinions and views on the development of service provision by Leicester College.


Mobility Link
Service Development Research

The objective of this face-to-face survey was to inform Mobility Link and East Staffordshire Borough Council of the awareness, use and potential demand for Mobility Link's services amongst local residents.


Monmouthshire County Council
Economic Impact and Social Impact Research

This survey was conducted to establish the economic and social impacts of improvements made to Chepstow town centre. The quantitative survey focused on face-to-face interviews with visitors to the town centres and telephone interviews with business owners, supported by a retail audit.


North Shropshire District Council
Public, Business and Stakeholder Consultation

A comprehensive consultation was undertaken amongst local residents, businesses and the voluntary sector in order to establish opinion on and the perceived impact of proposed changes to the local government structure.


North & Western Lancashire Business Link
Employer Panel Research

Based on both quarterly quantitative surveys and focus groups with businesses, this project explored a wide range of business issues to direct service development in response to market need.


Opportunity Bewdley
Impact and Evaluation Research

This project involved evaluation of the key activities developed and undertaken by Opportunity Bewdley to establish its impact over the 3 year duration of the Market Towns Initiative Programme.


Parker Ward Limited
Product Development Research

A quantitative survey conducted with businesses in the construction industry was undertaken to establish the level and type of potential demand for a new industry support service.


Plinkfizz
Customer Insight Research

Research projects undertaken on behalf of Plinkfizz have involved both in-depth face-to-face and telephone consultations to inform their clients' service development activities in line with customer needs.


Progression Through Marketing
Business Consultation

A quantitative survey was conducted with employers to establish awareness and impact on recruitment and provision of new legislation regarding the Disability Discrimination Act.


R3
Industry Sector Research

This survey was conducted to establish an in-depth industry profile of the professional insolvency sector. Based on self-completion questionnaires amongst R3's members, the report provided a significant analysis of the performance and activities of the sector.


Rail Passenger Committee for the Midlands
Service Development Research

These large scale quantitative surveys were conducted amongst rail passengers to inform a wide range of service development considerations, including; rail routes, car parking provision and services for passengers with children.


Rodbaston College
Research Workshops

The objective of these practical market research workshops was to equip small and start up businesses with the knowledge and skills regarding research relevant to their own company and business needs.


Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
Impact and Evaluation Research

This evaluation of the West Midlands Management Matters Programme was based on in-depth telephone interviews with participants to establish the satisfaction and impact of the programme on their business activity and development.


Shropshire Spice
Product Development Research

Qualitative research was based on focus groups with the target market to inform the new packaging design for Shropshire Spice. This was followed by a quantitative survey conducted with the target market to inform the range of product development.


Stockport Council
Public Consultations

Surveys conducted for Stockport Council have involved public consultations to assess public awareness and views to inform local service development and communications in line with public opinion. For campaigns such as; “Clear the Air” – an information campaign about the 1st July 2007 smoking ban, and “Join Generation X” – an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging young people to use their vote.


Tamworth Community Safety Partnership
Public, Business and Stakeholder Consultation

10 focus groups were recruited, facilitated and reported upon to establish the in-depth perceptions and experiences of crime amongst the local community and business groups.


The Stroke Association
Market Development Research

This in-depth primary survey was conducted across England and Wales amongst Primary Care Trusts, Social Services Departments and charities to inform appropriate market and service development activity for The Stroke Association.


Touchline Ltd
Industry Sector Research

Based on secondary research, and with a specific focus on the key players, distribution channels and potential market opportunities, this project involved establishing an industry profile of the convenience food sector.


University of Wolverhampton
Service Development Research

Based on a quantitative survey with university students and focus groups with students at schools and colleges, this research informed the development of two new design degrees based on student experience and opinion.


Welsh Development Agency
Service Development Research

Based on a range of focus groups with young people and their parents, this survey focused on exploring aspirations, young people's views on working life and effective communication channels.


Xenos/Finance Wales
Impact and Evaluation Research

An in-depth qualitative survey was based on consultations with businesses and service clients and providers to evaluate and inform service provision based on market demand and requirements.


 


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