What year was your business started?
How many years at current location?
1 yearHow did you come to own this business?
Started businessHow is the business organized?
Sole proprietorshipWhich of the following best describes your business?
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and HuntingWhat are the primary products and / or services that your business provides?
What is your peak season for sales? (Check all that apply)
WinterWho are your primary customers?
Where do most of your customers come from?
Local, in townHow do you track where your customers come from?
Do you own, rent, or lease this location?
OwnWhy did you choose to locate your business in this community?
How would you rate the overall business environment at your location?
ExcellentHow would you rate your sales/profits over the past year?
ExcellentOver the past 3 years?
ExcellentWhat factors contribute to your sales/profits? (Check all that apply)
EconomyOver the last 3 years have you invested in:
Improvements to interiorIn the last year, what media have you used to market your business? (Check all that apply)
Sales repsWhat plans do you have for your business in the next 6 months to one year? (Check all that apply)
ExpandWhat special issues / problems affect your business?
| No problem | Low | Moderate | High | |
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| Changing economic conditions | ||||
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| Crime and/or vandalism | ||||
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| Insufficient space for expansion | ||||
| Lease expiration | ||||
| Inability to obtain financing | ||||
| Lack of knowledge in identifying resources/assistance opportunities | ||||
| Other (please specify): |
As you think about the future direction of your business, are there specific issues that you require help addressing?
How would the following tourism feature impact your business?
| Very Negative Impact | Negative Impact | No Impact | Positive Impact | Very Positive Impact | |
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| Museums |
How many jobs have you created in your community with your business?
Does your community have a space for your to interact with other businesses?
YesIs there a specific space or local resource for business development and support?
YesDo you feel equipped to compete in the global economy?
YesDoes your community have the capacity and resources to sustain your potential growth and development?
YesHave you ever been assessed by a BR&E (business retention and expansion) task force?
YesHave you developed and fostered a relationship with other existing businesses, enabling the potential for collaboration and partnership?
Yes