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Through research we seek understanding of complex social and economic issues. Whatever the initiative, initial research is fundamental because it ensures you proceed from an informed position.

Sound analysis, and an independent viewpoint, go to the very heart of the services that we provide to our clients. Research is both educational and informative. It provides the rationale for intervention and the confidence to proceed. Sometimes its results are the impetus for re-evaluation of an original hypothesis.

At ECOTEC our approach to research is to suggest the best mixture of tools and techniques to suit the demands of each particular piece of work. We take into account the amount and depth of analysis that our clients require as well as other factors such as previous relevant research, budget and time-constraints.

We have experience in a huge range of research techniques. However, we believe that research is an evolving field so we keep up-to-date with new developments and are always open to trying something new.

Our research services include:

  • base-line studies
  • economic analysis
  • bench-marking
  • understanding target groups
  • mapping provision of services
  • supply and demand analysis
  • community research
  • website evaluation
  • citizen's panels
  • surveys
  • focus groups and depth interviews
  • case study research

ECOTEC Survey is our full-service market-research agency. Established in 2000, we offer a range of research services for both consumer and business research, including:

  • Door-to-door interviewing
  • Street or 'location' interviews
  • Telephone interviewing
  • Postal and self-completion surveys
  • Hall tests
  • Mystery shopping
  • Customer panels
  • Focus Groups
  • In-depth interviews
  • On-line surveys

You can use our services directly or as a sub-contractor to your projects. We have a total 'fieldforce' of 600 trained survey workers, including interviewers from black and minority ethnic groups, also providing additional language capabilities.

Our specialist topic areas include: housing; regeneration and renewal; transport; employment, skills and training; leisure and entertainment; service provision and satisfaction surveys; local government reorganisation, communication and corporate priorities; baseline and evaluation studies.

For more information on our Research & Survey work in your policy or practice area, visit our themes pages or contact Karl Held.

Service Portfolio: Dover Business Survey

Dover District Council had recognised the need to create a Business Development Strategy to inform the overall context for economic growth in Dover and how it would be implemented to 2026. A considerable amount of research had been previously undertaken but DDC had acknowledged a lack of comprehensive and reliable data derived from local businesses.

 

In order to assist in the consolidation of the various elements of the study, ECOTEC Survey conducted telephone interviews with a broad sample of companies in the three main towns of Dover, Deal and Sandwich, and in surrounding areas.

 

The consultation process sought opinions on business performance, premises, workforce and business support services with a view to informing the development of the Local Development Framework and shaping the provision of business support services and inward investment marketing.

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