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DDI2.5 XML CODEBOOK RECORD FOR STUDY NUMBER 7973 Longitudinal Small Business Survey, 2015-2024 797310.5255/UKDA-SN-7973-10 Department for Business and Trade <a href="https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/re-using-public-sector-information/uk-government-licensing-framework/crown-copyright/" target="_blank">© Crown copyright</a>. The use of these data is subject to the <a href="https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/app/uploads/cd137-enduserlicence.pdf" target="_blank">UK Data Service End User Licence Agreement</a>. Additional restrictions may also apply. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)Scottish GovernmentInvest Northern IrelandBritish Business BankThe Low Pay CommissionUK Commission for Employment and SkillsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsDepartment for Work and PensionsDepartment for Business and Trade UK Data Service 17 May 2016 COVID-19PARTNERSHIPS (BUSINESS)SMALL BUSINESSESBUSINESS MANAGEMENTLABOUR FORCELABOUR AND EMPLOYMENTWORKING CONDITIONSETHNIC GROUPSWAGESELECTRONIC COMMERCEBANKSWORKING WOMENTURNOVERLOANSREGULATIONSTAXATIONRURAL AREASURBAN AREASFINANCEADVICETRAININGINNOVATIONARRANGEMENT OF WORKING TIMEEMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMESONLINE SERVICESINTERNET ACCESSMANAGERSTECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONBUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONBUSINESSESGRANTSPROFITSEXPORTS AND IMPORTSINSURANCEEMPLOYMENT CONTRACTSCONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTSCREDIT CARD USEPLANNINGMANAGEMENT Economic conditions and indicators Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The Longitudinal Small Business Survey (LSBS) is a large-scale telephone survey of small business owners and managers commissioned by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). This survey is the latest in a series of annual and biennial Small Business Surveys (SBS) dating back to 2003. In 2015, the survey methodology changed to include a longitudinal tracking element. A large sample size was recruited in Year One (2015) to establish a panel of businesses to be re-surveyed in subsequent years. This will allow a detailed analysis of how combinations of factors affect business performance. The LSBS is intended to: <ul> <li>Improve the understanding of what drives and constrains business performance and growth by addressing evidence gaps relating to the lags between many business activities and associated performance outcomes;</li><li>Provide improved data on current business performance and the factors that affect this. The larger survey size will provide more reliable findings for key sub-groups of the business population and in relation to activities such as seeking finance, which are only relevant to part of the sample.</li></ul> The data available covers all respondents over the course of the six years so far. Further information and research reports are available on the GOV.UK <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/small-business-survey-reports"> Small Business Survey Reports</a> webpage. Controlled (Secure) Access Version A Controlled (Secure) Access version of the LSBS is available from the UK Data Archive, subject to stringent secure access conditions. Extra variables include postcode district, 2-, 3-, and 4-digit SIC codes; and Inter-Departmental Business Register (IDBR) reference numbers for linking to other business surveys. Small Business Survey data files for 2010 and 2012 containing 4-digit SIC codes and IDBR reference numbers are available under SN 6856. Users are strongly advised to check whether the safeguarded version is sufficient for their needs before considering an application for the Controlled (Secure) Access version. Latest edition information For the tenth edition (December 2025), the data and documentation have been updated to include Year 9 of the survey, completed during 2024-2025. Main Topics: The survey asked business managers and owners about a range of issues including (but not restricted to): <ul> <li>Obstacles to business success</li><li>Business performance and ambition</li><li>Financial issues and the use of business support</li><li>Recruitment and training aspects</li></ul> July 2015 - April 202430 June 201530 April 2024 United Kingdom Institutions/organisationsNational UK private sector SMEs Numeric Longitudinal/panel/cohort One-stage stratified or systematic random sample Telephone interview: Computer-assisted (CATI) The Data Collection is available to UK Data Service registered users subject to the <a href="https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/app/uploads/cd137-enduserlicence.pdf" target="_blank">End User Licence Agreement</a>.Commercial use of the data requires approval from the data owner or their nominee. The UK Data Service will contact you. See <restrctn> https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/small-business-survey-reports https://oai.ukdataservice.ac.uk:8443/oai/provider 7973 2025-12-10T08:06:59Z ddi:codebook:2_5