Sunshine Coast Business Confidence Survey April 2013 Report

Sunshine Coast 

BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEY 

APRIL 2013 

Conducted by Boardroom Business 

Supported by Sunshine Coast Council 

Queensland, Australia

Business Confidence is a unique barometer of economic 

activity. It is the measurement of what businesses 

THINK is going to happen in the future. Therefore 

business confidence reports are one of the few 

forward projecting data sets available to the business 

community. 

Business confidence reports are however, one of 

many sources of information available to businesses. 

Because of the uncertainty involved it is highly recommended 

that a variety of information sources be 

utilised by both the business community and policy 

makers for decision-making. 

Boardroom Business, in partnership with the many 

business and government organisations on the Sunshine 

Coast, set about to understand confidence levels 

over time and created this series of Coast-wide 

surveys. 

The objective was to assist local businesses in their 

decision-making by understanding LOCAL data and 

information. Businesses therefore do not have to solely 

rely on national data, or the media, for information 

on business confidence levels. 

This survey was supported by the Sunshine Coast 

Council and we would like to thank them for their 

help with this initiative. 

We wish to especially thank the many business owners 

and managers that spent the time participating in 

the survey and answering the questions. 

Boardroom Business conducts and analyses the results 

of the Sunshine Business Confidence Survey independently. 

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SURVEY METHODOLOGY 

The survey was designed and executed to capture 

business responses within the Sunshine Coast 

boundaries. 

The questions were designed to be able to 

benchmark the Sunshine Coast region against other 

regions over a period time. 

Opening on Monday April 1st 2013 and closing on 

Friday April 26th 2013, the survey was distributed 

to over 3,000 email addresses and via established 

business networks. 

Conducted online, the survey allowed for anonymous 

participation and consisted of 10 questions. The 

questions were short and simple and took on average 

2 - 3 minutes to complete. 

The last question asked if the respondent wished to 

leave their email address for purposes of email alerts 

regarding the release of the results. The privacy of all 

respondents will be maintained at all times. 

Additional questions were added to the survey series 

to focus on important industry sectors, regions or 

topics across the Coast. For this survey, we chose to 

focus on the impact that the new Oceanside Kawana 

Health Precinct, including the Sunshine Coast 

University Hospital, will have on Sunshine Coast 

business. 

SURVEY RESPONSE 

This report was 

made public on 

May 10th 2013 


QUESTION ONE 

INDUSTRY SECTORS 

Which industry do you belong to? 

Using the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industry Classification codes (ANZSIC) for purposes of national 

comparisons. 

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 

1% 

Electricity, Gas & Water Supply 

1% 

Government Admin. & Defence 

1% 

Mining 

1% 

Wholesale Trade 

3% 

Transport and Storage 

4% 

Property & Business Services 

15% 

Retail Trade 

14% 

Education 

4% 

Accomm, Cafes and Restaurants 

14% 

Personal and Other 

4% 

Cultural and Recreational 

4% 

Communication 

6% 

Manufacturing 

8% 

Health and Community 

4% 

Financial and Insurance 

6% 

Construction 

8% 

Respondents % 

Property and Business Services 63 15% 

Retail Trade 58 14% 

Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants 57 14% 

Manufacturing 34 8% 

Construction 33 8% 

Financial and Insurance 25 6% 

Communication Services 24 6% 

Health and Community Services 18 4% 

Cultural and Recreational Services 17 4% 

Personal and Other Services 17 4% 

Education 16 4% 

Transport and Storage 16 4% 

Wholesale Trade 14 3% 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 5 1% 

Government Administration and Defence 4 1% 

Electricity, Gas and Water Supply 3 1% 

Mining 3 1% 

TOTAL 407 100% 

Source: Boardroom Business (2013) Sunshine Coast Business Confidence Survey (April 2013) 


QUESTION TWO 

REGIONAL RESPONSES ACROSS THE COAST 

In which region do you primarily operate your business from? 


Respondents % 

Maroochydore 55 14% 

Caloundra 36 9% 

Noosaville 35 9% 

Nambour 30 7% 

Noosa Heads 30 7% 

Multiple Sunshine Coast locations 28 7% 

Other areas in Queensland / National / International 20 5% 

Buderim 17 4% 

Coolum 15 4% 

Mooloolaba 15 4% 

Kawana Waters 11 3% 

Sippy Downs 11 3% 

Maleny 10 2% 

Kunda Park 9 2% 

Cooroy 8 2% 

Tewantin 8 2% 

Eumundi 7 2% 

Marcoola Beach 7 2% 

Montville 7 2% 

Yandina 7 2% 

Palmwoods 5 1% 

Alexandra Headland 4 1% 

Doonan 4 1% 

Sunshine/Sunrise Beach 4 1% 

Beerwah 3 1% 

Bli Bli 3 1% 

Cotton Tree 3 1% 

Landsborough 3 1% 

Peregian Beach 3 1% 

Forest Glen, Glasshouse Mountains, Kenilworth, 

9 1% 

Mapleton, Minyama and Woombye 

TOTAL 407 100% 


QUESTION THREE 

GENERAL BUSINESS CONFIDENCE 

How has your business / organisation performed? 

Much 

Weaker 

Somewhat 

Weaker 

About 

the Same 

Somewhat 

Stronger 

Much 

Stronger 

How has your business performed 

over the LAST 6 months relative to 

the previous 6 months? 

How do you believe your business 

will perform in the NEXT 6 months 

compared with the last 6 months? 

14% 18% 30% 31% 7% 

5% 15% 40% 32% 8% 


50% 

45% 

40% 

Last 6 months 

35% 

30% 

Next 6 months 

25% 

20% 

15% 

10% 

5% 

0 

Much 

Weaker 

Somewhat 

Weaker 

About the 

Same 

Somewhat 

Stronger 

Much 

Stronger 


For economic commentary on these results, please turn to page 12. 


QUESTION FOUR 

CONFIDENCE INDICATORS 

In your business / organisation do you expect an increase, decrease or 

no change over the next 6 months in the following areas? 

Area 

Significant 

Slight 

No change 

Slight 

Significant 

Decrease 

Decrease 

Increase 

Increase 

Profitability 10% 22% 28% 34% 6% 

Staffing Levels 6% 12% 60% 20% 2% 

Capital Investment 11% 8% 57% 16% 8% 


”All businesses go through cycles of growth, stability and decline and it is 

often only in difficult times that businesses look at their structures, their 

costs, their planning and how their markets are behaving. Businesses 

need to undertake strategies to make themselves more resilient – to work 

through all the cycles of business environments to generally have a long 

term future.” 

Ross Hepworth 

President, Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce 


QUESTION FIVE 

FOCUS AREA OCEANSIDE KAWANA HEALTH PRECINCT 

For each survey we have been focusing on a specific topic that is important to the local business community. 

For this survey we are focusing on the Oceanside Kawana Health Precinct, including the Sunshine Coast University 

Hospital and its effects on Sunshine Coast businesses. 

Is your business affected by the health sector? 

Respondents % 

Yes, my business is directly affected by the health industry 29 7% 

Yes, my business is indirectly affected by the health industry 77 19% 

No, my business is not affected by the health industry 

(Please go to question 8) 

286 70% 

I am unsure 14 3% 


TOTAL 406 100% 

QUESTION SIX 


If your business is affected by the health sector, what anticipated benefits 

will the new Oceanside Kawana Health Precinct have on your business? 

There were just under 200 responses to the next two questions, with the majority commenting on the fact that 

more people working at the Oceanside Kawana Health Precinct will mean more potential clients and customers 

for Coast businesses. A selection of other responses are below. 

“By increasing confidence in the development 

industry generally once significant physical 

outcomes are observed.” 

“There may be indirect benefits; i.e. providing 

services to new companies that service the 

health industry.” 

“Potential increase in Training for staff working 

in any way with the Kawana Health Campus.” 

“More affluent professionals with disposable incomes 

will increase trade.” 

“Indirectly the hospital will benefit my business 

through attracting investment and population 

growth which will increase confidence, spending 

and growth across many other industries 

in addition to health across the Sunshine Coast 

economy.” 

“Increased travel requirements for staff and patients 

will have a positive benefit on the hospitality 

industry.” 

“An increase in home buyers and renters to the 

Sunshine Coast.” 


QUESTION SEVEN 


If your business is affected by the health sector, what anticipated 

disadvantages will the new Oceanside Kawana Health Precinct have on 

your business? 

“The Local and State Governments need to do regular 

information campaigns to explain the impact and uplift 

the completion of the Regional Hospital will have 

on the Sunshine Coast economy. We fear that there 

will be a shortage of skilled labour and supply of materials 

which will in turn create a rapid increase in development 

and Construction costs. More awareness of 

this should be a priority.” 

“Traffic and parking issues.” 

“Too many government agencies in the mix competing 

against small business.” 

“Too many government agencies in the mix competing 

against small business.” 

“Depends on what happens to demand for Nambour 

Hospital services.” 

QUESTION EIGHT 

“It will bring in construction workers from outside the 

SC region and increase competition for local workers.” 

“Loss of tenants from my commercial property. Currently 

rent to medical tenants in Noosa area who will 

probably relocate to Kawana Health Campus. I see a 

lot of medical businesses doing this and I expect there 

to be a glut of commercial real estate on the coast 

when the health campus absorbs all the allied and 

medical type businesses into their premises.” 

“Possible shortage of skilled tradesmen during Regional 

hospital peak construction period. Higher cost of 

labour and material supplies.” 

“We have several customers who visit our store when 

loved ones or themselves are receiving treatment 

or attending appointments at the Nambour General 

hospital - I dare say that will reduce significantly 

when the hospital opens in Kawana.” 


What actions are you taking in your business to maximise opportunities 

from the new Oceanside Kawana Health Precinct? 

More than one response could be selected. 

Respondents % 

I am not taking any actions 164 44% 

I only see a small flow on effect as I am not directly affected by the health industry 

so it is business as usual for me. 

133 36% 

I have attended an information session on the new development 54 15% 

I am increasing my marketing and networking activities in order to capture anticipated 

increase in demand 

43 12% 

I am preparing to expand my products and/or services to cater for increased demand 32 9% 

We are tendering to be a contractor and/or supplier to the new development 22 6% 

TOTAL 469 



QUESTION NINE 

In your opinion, what are the major constraints on the growth of your 

business? Participants could select more than one answer to this question. 

Respondents % 

Rising overheads and utility costs 212 52% 

Price pressure from customers 163 40% 

Price pressure from competitors 155 38% 

Taxes and Government charges 155 38% 

Wages 133 33% 

Global/national economic performance 127 31% 

Declining demand from customers 108 27% 

Declining customer base 107 26% 

High Australia Dollar 96 24% 

Declining visitor numbers 92 23% 

Difficulties in obtaining finance/ extending credit facilities 78 19% 

Licensing and regulations 72 18% 

Rising transport costs 70 17% 

Rising production costs 69 17% 

Problems with local or state Government planning regulations 69 17% 

Increasing competition from low-cost imports 61 15% 

Carbon Tax 57 14% 

Availability of skilled workers 55 14% 

Price pressure from suppliers 54 13% 

Other option 46 11% 

Personal/ Home pressures 43 11% 

Broadband and information technology access 40 10% 

Transport infrastructure 28 7% 

Environmental catastrophes (Oil slicks, hurricanes, flooding etc) 28 7% 

Access to training 12 3% 

Shortage of industrial/ commercial land 9 2% 

Limited supply of production materials/ product 8 2% 

Reduced demand for exports 7 2% 

TOTAL 2154 


For the first time since the survey began in 2009, 

Global/national economic performance has not been 

in the top 5 of constraints on business. Wages has 

replaced it, making the top 5 list for the first with a 

third of respondents stating it was a major constraint 

on their business. There were also numerous mentions 

in Question 10 of issues around wages, particularly 

weekend and holiday penalty rates. 

Other responses included a number of comments 

about retail rent increases, bad weather and general 

lack of consumer confidence. 

This question is repeated each and every survey and 

for a comparison over time please turn to page 16. 


QUESTION TEN 

IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR BUSINESS 

What would make a difference to the profitability or viability of your 

business? 

With almost 300 respondents to this question we received a wide variety of responses. Naturally we can’t list all 

of these in this one report, as many responses were quite detailed. However what we can do is share all of your 

responses with the various chambers of commerce, local and state government branches, and industry groups 

so that they can work with you on your ideas and initiatives. 

As you know, your responses are anonymous, therefore we appreciate your frank and forthright comments. This 

question we believe is an important one to continue in future surveys. 

Below are some selected comments left for this question: 

“A fair hospitality wage structure that 

does not penalise the business for 

opening on weekends.” 

“Better transportation connections 

to Brisbane and the airport by train 

with connections from local rail stations 

to the coastline centres. Similarly 

better transport infrastructure to 

local tourist centres so those without 

cars can visit these sites without the 

need to take expensive organised 

tours (eg Eumundi Markets, Aussie 

World, Big Kart etc)” 

“Bringing back the Overseas Tourism; 

Changing the public financial outlook 

to a positive one - here in Australia 

we always talking about how 

bad everything is, but it’s not really in 

comparison to the rest of the world.” 

“Direct assistance with annual budgeting 

and cash flow projections; online 

sales and marketing training; 

low cost apprenticeships.” 

“Inputs to come down in cost relative 

to output price.” 

“Landlords with more flexible leasing 

options.” 

“Like most business these days you 

are up against internet buying. I find 

opposition whinging about profit 

margin but still continue to almost 

give product away.” 

“More development in the property 

market, building is at an all time low 

and I really do not know where everyone 

will be living in 10 years time.” 

“No wage penalty rates. Surely the 

people working on non holidays are 

the ones being penalized not those 

being paid double time and a half to 

do the same job on a public holidayit’s 

the 21st Century, time and customs 

have moved on!” 

“My profitability is directly dependent 

on my own marketing and lead generation 

capacity. I don’t see external 

issues as a factor - it is my responsibility 

to work smarter and more efficiently, 

to leverage and maximise 

opportunities.” 

“More confidence in the market, although 

I believe the economy has 

turned a corner and we will see more 

confidence in 2013!” 


ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 

BY JORDAN KARLOS 

Talking to the data 

Jordan Karlos 

Financial Markets Analyst 

The number of survey participants increased in April, rising 4.1% to 407 respondents 

adding further reliability to the trends found within the data. The industry 

composition of survey respondents remained relatively constant, with the only 

significant change being a 33% decline in the number of Financial and Insurance 

participation. Regional contributions were also unchanged with the most influential 

destinations continuing to be Maroochydore, Caloundra and Noosaville. Keep 

an eye on the level of participation by businesses residing in Oceanside Kawana 

in future surveys as the development of the health campus is likely to stimulate 

the local economy and foster opportunity for further business growth. 

Business confidence during April 2013 has dipped ever so slightly with 80% of 

Sunshine Coast businesses believing their business will perform better or stay 

the same in the next six months, compared to 83% in October 2012. 

The result however is a clear 8 percentage points higher than the results consistently 

recorded during 2011 and early 2012. 

During April, the proportion of respondents who claimed that their business 

performed ‘much weaker’ over the past six months than the six months which 

preceded it rose 2 percentage points to 14%. This sentiment reflects national 

business confidence surveys showed similar trends over the corresponding 

period. 

Business conditions on the Sunshine Coast appear to have weakened slightly since 

last October, indicated by a reduction in the number of businesses expecting profit 

levels and staff numbers to increase. These findings were supported by a recent 

AIG survey which identified that employment in the Australian manufacturing sector 

was at its all time low. The ever increasing burden of higher utility prices, price 

sensitive consumers and rising competition is likely to place additional pressure on 

margins and a decline in profitability (relative to the prior survey). 

Capital investment data suggested a more positive outlook with a 5% jump in 

businesses that have indicated in the survey that they will increase their spending 

significantly over the next 6 months. 

It is important to highlight that although capital investment is a key component 

in determining business conditions, capital expenditure is often in the pipeline 

for an extended period of time and does not entirely reflect current conditions. 

For example, an organisation replacing machinery may be required to make the 

purchase at a less than optimal time due to its vital importance to the firm’s ongoing 

operations. 


Oceanside Kawana Health Precinct 

It is important to note that despite not all participants expecting to benefit from the development of the 

Oceanside Kawana Health Precinct, the rise in economic activity during the construction phase of development, 

increased demand for goods and services from additional patients (10K more every year of whom would have 

previously travelled to Brisbane for treatment) and the increase in the number of professionals residing in the 

region will derive benefits to the broader economy and wider industries as every dollar spent has a multiplier 

effect. 

Tourism 

Survey participants identified that they desire additional tourists through the region to add to economic activity. 

According to Tourism Queensland, visitors spent a combined total of $6.7m each day during 2012 on the 

Sunshine Coast. This amounted to 11.4% of all daily visitor expenditure in Queensland. In addition the strong 

growth from Chinese visitors is positive for the region as the number of Chinese citizens moving into the ‘middle 

income class’ looking to travel is set to continue to grow and could derive significant benefits to the Sunshine 

Coast region going forward. 

Aussie Dollar woes 

The Sunshine Coast economy derives a large component of its Gross Regional Product (GRP) from AUD sensitive 

industries. As a consequence, one of the largest burdens to business growth identified in the survey was 

the stubbornly high exchange rate. According to a report by Regional Development Australia the Sunshine 

Coast economy consisted of the following AUD sensitive industries with the following GRP contributions in the 

2010/2011FY. Tourism (17%), Retail Trade (8%), Education (7%), Manufacturing (7%) and Accommodation/ Restaurants 

(2%). These five industries accounted for 41% of the Sunshine Coast’s GRP. The high AUD has persisted 

for an extended period of time as relatively high domestic yields and Australia’s AAA credit rating ensured capital 

inflow kept pouring in from foreign investors and Central Banks alike. As highlighted below the AUD has 

remained above parity for 11 consecutive months and has been in a steady uptrend for even longer. 

Source: Reuters 


However, recent developments at home and abroad are tipping the scales back to a more even keel which 

could ease the pain for AUD sensitive industries in the medium term as the AUD softens. The factors contributing 

to this belief are listed below: 

• Australian economic data and business confidence levels have continued to deteriorate in 

recent times which are likely to lead to additional interest rate cuts. When interest rate 

cuts occur foreign investors re-allocate their capital elsewhere placing downward pressure 

on AUD. 

• The RBA has identified the importance for non-mining investment to pick up in order to 

absorb the slack left from the transition from the investment phase in the mining sector. 

This will likely result in additional interest rate cuts. 

• The weakness in the USD. Until recently the US was under pressure as investors were concerned 

about the pending Federal election, Fiscal Cliff, Debt Ceiling, deteriorating economic 

data and QE program. Despite numerous headwinds persisting for the US economy the 

immediate threat has dissipated and the outlook has improved causing a strengthening in 

the USD and a subsequent decline in the AUD. 

• Structural reform in China. Commodity prices peaked in 2011 on the back of unprecedented 

demand from China. The demand for Australian resources caused a sharp increase in 

the demand for AUD. China’s transition from an investment to consumption driven economy 

has resulted in less AUD demand. 

• Deteriorating Australian Balance Sheet. Last months announcement of a $12b shortfall in 

the Federal Budget was blamed on declining resource prices. Rising debt levels may see 

the state of the Australian balance sheet catch the eye of credit rating agencies that fear 

it will become a systemic problem. If the Australian credit rating was cut from AAA the 

recent Central Bank accumulation of AUD could reverse as the perceived risks increase significantly, 

placing downward pressure on the currency. 

A strengthening USD, deteriorating Australian balance sheet, declining demand for Australian resources, reduced 

demand from central banks, and additional cash rate cuts priced into the market could see the value of the Australian 

dollar lower and provide some relief to AUD sensitive industries over the medium term. 

These recent developments may be the light at the end of the tunnel businesses around the country have been 

looking for. However, operators should be careful that the light down the tunnel is not an oncoming train. A 

more competitive Australia with longer term better economic prospects would likely see an increase in interest 

rates. Now is an opportunistic time to take advantage of the historically low interest rates to avoid swapping 

one problem for another. 


Oceanside Kawana Health Precinct 

The Oceanside Kawana Health Precinct, including the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, is the largest infrastructure 

project ever undertaken on the Sunshine Coast. It will cover 100 hectares and includes: 

• Sunshine Coast University Hospital – 700+ beds when fully operational. 

• Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital – operated by Ramsay Health Care. 

• Skills and Academic Research Centre. 

• The Kawana Health Innovation Park. 

• Retail, entertainment and short term accommodation. 

A summary of key program dates for the hospital are as follows: 

• Design Development from September 2012 through to the end of 2013 

• Site establishment and bulk earthworks from October 2012 

• First multi-level car park from February 2013 to December 2013 

• Main hospital structure from mid 2013 to end 2014 

• Fit out and finishes from April 2014 

• Project Completion (Stage 1) - late 2016 

It is estimated that 10,000 patients each year will no longer have to travel to Brisbane once the Sunshine Coast 

University Hospital is fully operational. 

Below are hyperlinks to some online resources for further information on the project and how your business 

could possibly be involved. 

Sunshine Coast Council Business 

Queensland Health 

Oceanside Kawana 

To speak directly with someone at Sunshine Coast Council’s Economic Development Branch: 

Email: economicdevelopment@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au 

Phone: 07 5475 7272 


BUSINESS CONSTRAINS 

Top 5 Major Business Constraints trending over time 

In your opinion, what are the major constraints on the growth of your 

business? 

This is the twelfth survey conducted since 2009. Listed below are the top 5 constraints on business since 2009. 

April 13 October 12 March 12 Sept 11 April 11 

1. Rising overheads 

and utility costs 

Price pressure from 

customers 

Rising overheads 






2. Price pressure 

from customers 




customers 

Global / national 

economic performance 


customers 


from competitors 


competitors 


competitors 


customers 


competitors 

4. Taxes and Government 

charges 



Declining customer 

base 


competitors 



5. Wages Taxes and Government 

charges 




base 

Rising transport 

costs 

Sept 10 Apr 10 Jan 10 Sept 09 June 09 

1. Rising overheads 







customers 



2. Global / national 





competitors 







Declining visitor 

numbers 


customers 


competitors 


customers 


from competitors 


competitors 


economic performancmance 


economic perfor- 


competitors 

5. Problems with 

local or state Government 

planning 

regulations 


customers 

Problems with local 

or state Government 

planning 

regulations 

Declining demand 



base 


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

We wish to thank the many Chambers of Commerce, business and industry 

groups who encouraged their members to complete this survey. 

Their contribution is always appreciated. 

We also wish to thank the following supporters who assist us with the survey: 

• Sunshine Coast Council 

• Suncorp Bank 

• Regional Development Australia, 


• Sunshine Coast Chambers of Commerce 

Alliance 

• Sunshine Coast Destinations Ltd 

• Caloundra Chamber of Commerce 

• Coolum Business and Tourism 

• Cooroy Chamber of Commerce 

• Eumundi Chamber of Commerce 

• Housing Industry Association Ltd 

• Kawana Waters Chamber of Commerce 

• Maleny Commerce 

• Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce 

• Nambour Alliance 

• Noosa Chamber of Commerce 

• The Original Eumundi Markets 

• Peregian Beach Business Association 

• Department of State Development, 

Infrastructure and Planning 

• Sunshine Coast Business Women’s 

Network 

• Sunshine Coast Daily 

• Sunshine Coast Innovation Centre 

• Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE 

• Tourism Noosa 

• Urban Development Institute of Australia 

• Yandina Chamber of Commerce 

• Accounting North 

• Mooloolaba Business & Tourism 

If you are involved in a business organisation on the Sunshine Coast, and interested in supporting the survey, 

we would like to hear from you. 

CONTACT US: 

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