What is the size of your current business (include yourself and any family members)?

1 -5 employees
6-15 employees
16-25 employees
More than 25 employees

What is the general economic impact (annual revenue) of your business?

Under $250,000
$250K - $500K
$500K- $2 Million
More than $2 Million

How long have you been in business in [CountyName]?

Start-up to less than 2 years.
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
More than 10 years.

Which category best describes your business activity?

Retail goods
Consumer / personal services
Business services / marketing
Financial / investment / real estate services
Manufacturing
Distribution / Warehousing
Medical / Dental services
Technology / IT services
Construction services
Agribusiness

What answer best describes your opinion of the overall business climate in [CountyName]

Business is great... have all I need.
Business is good.... but could do better.
Business is fair... need more growth, but holding our own.
Business is poor... need a rebound soon to stay in the game.
Business is terrible... can't see a future in [CountyName]. without significant change.

In the previous year, how much of your total business activity or business revenue comes from providing services or to those OUTSIDE of the County?

0-10%
11-25%
26-50%
More than 50%

What do you see as the most significant hurdles that your business will be facing in the next 6 months? (Check all that apply)

Lack of customers / business revenue.
Difficulty in securing loans or capital for inventory or expansion
Regulatory issues at the local, state or federal level.
Competition from similar business in surrounding states
Raw input or labor costs.
Cost of energy
Cost of transportation and freight services.
Trained workforce shortage
Changing consumer preferences
Other (Please specify):

What do you see as the most significant hurdles that your business will be facing in the long run... such as 3 to 5 years from now?

Slowly declining business revenue.
Difficulty in securing long term capital
Upcoming regulatory issues that are on the horizon.
Competition from similar business in surrounding states
Raw input or labor costs.
Cost of energy
Cost of transportation and freight services.
Trained workforce shortage
Changing consumer preferences.
Other (Please specify):

Has your business taken advantage of lending programs offered by government agencies or by the County?

Yes
No

What would best describe your current business needs?

Marketing and promotion
Business finance
Human resources
Taxes and regulatory compliance
Business accounting
Business technology / software training
Other areas of Assistance

What one thing could local leaders do that would be of the most help or assistance to your Business?

Is your product/service one that could be sold online and either shipped or provided remotely from where you are?

Yes
No

Does your community have a space for your to interact with other businesses?

Yes
No

Do you feel equipped to compete in the global economy?

Yes
No

Does your community have the capacity and resources to sustain your potential growth and development?

Yes
No

Is there a specific space or local resource for business development and support?

Yes
No

Have you ever been assessed by a BR&E (business retention and expansion) task force?

Yes
No

Have you developed and fostered a relationship with other existing businesses, enabling the potential for collaboration and partnership?

Yes
No

Simple Local Business Questionnaire