The Digital Business and AI Needs of Women in Rural, Regional and Remote Enterprises Survey

Shape the entrepreneurial future of women in rural, regional, and remote enterprises by completing the Digital Business and AI Needs Survey today!

The University of Southern Queensland’s WiRE Program is conducting a groundbreaking study to explore the digital business and AI needs of women in rural, regional, and remote locations. The project leaders are Pete Spinda and Professor Retha Wiesner. Whether you want to start or grow a business, we are inviting you to take part in this unique and important study. Your participation will help shape the support and resources tailored to your business needs.

If you identify as a woman, are 18 years or older, and live in rural, regional, or remote Australia, we invite you to participate in this survey designed specifically for you.

Objectives of this survey

The objective of this survey is to explore your current digital business and AI needs. It aims to:

  1. Identify your level of awareness, knowledge, and current use of digital tools and AI;

  2. Understand the specific challenges and barriers you face in adopting AI and digital business practices;

  3. Uncover the perceived opportunities and potential benefits of leveraging AI and digital technologies to grow and scale their businesses;

  4. Gather insights on the types of support, training, or resources that would enable you to adopt these technologies effectively.

The findings will provide a foundation for developing targeted strategies and solutions to leverage the potential of AI and digital business for you and other women in rural, regional, and remote enterprises, fostering innovation, growth, and economic resilience.

Benefits of filling out this survey:

COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT

By participating in this survey, you will gain exclusive access to the invaluable guide. ‘Building and Growing Your Business: 100+ HAVE TO KNOW Digital Strategies, Concepts, and AI Prompts for Rural, Regional & Remote Women Entrepreneurs’, curated by Retha Wiesner. After submitting the completed survey, you will be redirected to a page where you can download the guide.

Here’s why this guide is a ‘must-have’:

i. Tailored for your business needs:

The guide is specifically designed for women entrepreneurs in rural, regional, and remote areas, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities you face in growing your business in these environments.

ii. Practical and actionable insights:

Packed with over 100 digital strategies and AI prompts, this guide offers real, actionable advice that you can implement immediately to enhance your business operations, marketing, and customer engagement.

iii. AI tools made simple:

The guide demystifies AI, providing you with easy-to-use prompts and strategies to leverage AI effectively—whether for automating tasks, improving efficiency, or expanding your reach.

iv. Stay competitive:

With the rapidly changing digital landscape, this guide ensures you stay ahead of the curve, using cutting-edge tools and strategies to give your business a competitive edge.

v. Empowerment through knowledge:

Downloading the guide after completing the survey not only provides valuable information but also empowers you with the digital skills and confidence to grow and scale your business, no matter where you’re located.

By participating in this survey, you also:

  1. Play a vital role in shaping the future of business for women in rural, regional, and remote areas of Australia;

  2. Help shape future programs, resources, and services tailored to the specific digital and AI needs of women in rural, regional, and remote areas;

    Help identify gaps and opportunities, leading to improved digital infrastructure and business support in your region, benefiting the wider community;

  3. Have the opportunity to connect to a larger community of women entrepreneurs, potentially opening up new networking opportunities, collaborations, and peer support;

  4. Highlight the specific barriers you face in adopting digital business and AI tools, ensuring that your experiences and challenges are considered in future decision-making; and

  5. Help to promote more inclusive policies and strategies that empower women entrepreneurs, driving gender equality in the digital economy.

PLEASE HELP US TO PROGRESS SOMETHING QUITE EXTRAORDINARY BY FILLING OUT THIS SURVEY.

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