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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our extremely short Startup/Small Business survey, conducted by researchers at Start Forest. In this survey, you will be asked to answer brief questions about the joys and challenges associated with your startup or small business. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. It will take approximately 9 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Roland Mokuolu by email at [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

 
 
 
 
* What inspired the idea for your business, and how long did it take from idea inception to the debut of your product(s) or service(s)?
   
 
 
 
* What method(s) did you utilize to develop your initial product(s) or service(s)? (Did you outsource the production to another country? Or did you find a manufacturer/programmer locally?)
   
 
 
 
* What have been your most daunting challenges in making your business profitable?
   
 
 
 
* Do you currently have access to investors or venture capitalists?
 
Yes, and I am satisfied
 
Yes, but I don’t have adequate access
 
No, and I don’t want any investor or venture capitalist involvement
 
No, but I would like to have access to investors or venture capitalists to obtain funding
 
 
 
* Your Gender:
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
* Your Age:
 
18 to 24 years
 
25 to 34 years
 
35 to 44 years
 
45 to 54 years
 
55 to 64 years
 
Age 65 or older
 
 
 
* Race:
 
Caucasian/White
 
African-American/Black
 
Hispanic
 
Asian/Indian
 
Pacific Islander
 
Two or more races
 
 
 
* What industry do you work in?
 
Construction
 
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate
 
Government
 
Health Care
 
Education
 
Technology
 
Manufacturing
 
Retail, Wholesale
 
Services
 
Transportation
 
Communications, Utilities
 
Nonprofit
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* How many employees do you have in your business?
 
Myself only
 
1 - 5
 
6 - 10
 
11 - 15
 
16 - 25
 
26 - 50
 
Over 51
 
Thank you for your participation!