business needs survey

• Which best describes your situation?

I operate a business full time

I operate a business as a side line or part time

I am interested in starting a small business

I am interested in expanding a hobby into a business

• How many people does your business employ?
  
  
• How many years has the business been operating?  

• Please indicate the category that best represents the enterprise you operate or are interested in starting:

performing arts

visual arts

jewelry/fashion design

ceramics/glass

photography/film

writing/editing

woodworking/metal

other arts/crafts related

food-related

tourism-related

technology/telecom-related

other

• Briefly, describe the business you operate or are interested in starting.

• In what areas of your business would you like consulting or training help?  Check all that apply.

business planning

marketing

website development

e-commerce development

incorporation or other legal

financial analysis

market analysis

taxes

managing people

product development

finding financing

other

• What types of services would you likely use at the Enterprise Center?  Check all that apply.

mail box/business address

package receipt/delivery

standard copying/printing

high quality/laser printing

poster/banner/large printing

cooperative marketing/selling

group health insurance

high-speed data communication line

other 

• What type of facilities would you be interested in renting if available at the Enterprise Center?  Check all that apply.

arts/crafts studio space

office space

light manufacturing space

commercial kitchen

performance space

gallery/exhibition space

work station/office for a day

computer

storage space

conference room

other

• What statement best reflects your interest in an Business Enterprise Center in this community?

I would consider renting space or facilities in the incubator if it opens in this area.

I would consider joining an incubator and using the services, but would likely not rent space or facilities.

My company would probably not be interested in locating in or using the services of a Business Enterprise Center.

• Which, if any, of the following e-commerce and fulfillment services would you purchase if available?

Development of a website

Processing orders and payment

Product Shipping

• What do you plan to sell?

• What is the average cost per order?

• How many orders/sales did you make in the last year?   How many do you estimate for this year?

• Would you be interested in selling products through a single marketing entity with other locally made items? Yes No

 Optional:

Name   

Name of Business

E-Mail 

Phone  

Address

City:       

State:            Zip Code:

Thank you!

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