Small Business Performance and Strategy Survey
This is a small business firm survey. There are 7 simple questions about your small business venture. All of the information provided is anonymous and used for improving products, and services.
What is the most important change have you made to your business this year?
Increased productivity
Increased technology investments
Cut costs
Reorganized management
Reduced debt
Reduced employees
Outsourced operations
Started/expanded exports
Over the next 12 months, what is the outlook for sales in your business?
Significant increase
Moderate increase
No change
Moderate decrease
Significant decrease
Over the past 12 months, your sales/revenues have
significantly increased.
moderately increased.
stayed the same.
moderately decreased.
significantly decreased.
Over the past 12 months, your number of employees has
significantly increased.
moderately increased.
stayed the same.
moderately decreased.
significantly decreased.
Over the past 12 months, your spending on equipment and facilities has
significantly increased.
moderately increased.
stayed the same.
moderately decreased.
significantly decreased.
Do you have a written business plan--a short to medium-term plan of your operating and financial objectives?
Yes
No
What is the most important issue you’re struggling with that will affect your ability to grow your business?
Access to capital
Talent (Finding the right workers)
Strategic planning (advice on how to grow business)
Financial management (managing cost and revenue streams)
Complying with government regulations
Using technology and social media to attract new customers
Thank you!
Thank you