Entrepreneurship Pulse Survey: Policy Shifts & Your Business
Your voice matters. The Illinois SBDC at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is gathering feedback from entrepreneurs on how recent policy and funding shifts may be impacting your business. Your insights will help shape support and advocacy efforts.
Name (Optional)
First Name
Last Name
Email (This will not be published and is for internal use only)
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example@example.com
Phone Number (Optional)
Please enter a valid phone number.
1. Have you heard about any recent changes to SBA or federal small business programs?
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Yes
No
I'm unsure
2. Do you currently have or plan to apply for an SBA-backed loan?
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Yes
No
I'm unsure
3. How confident are you in accessing business funding in the next 6–12 months?
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Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not Confident
I'm not seeking funding
4. Do you anticipate federal changes (e.g., loan terms, eligibility requirements) will impact your ability to grow or sustain your business?
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5. Have you noticed increased difficulty accessing support services (e.g., technical assistance, grant programs, lending support)?
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6. Are you concerned about how new citizenship or ownership restrictions may affect your eligibility for federal programs?
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7. Are you concerned with tariffs, and have they impacted your business?
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8. What is your biggest current business challenge?
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9. What kinds of support would help your business most in the next 6 months?
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Funding access
Business Advising
Marketing/visibility
Legal compliance
Technology tools
Policy updates
10. Would you be interested in sharing your business story as part of a YWCA feature on entrepreneur resilience? (If yes, be sure to include contact details at the beginning of this survey)
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Yes
No
11. Do you identify as a member of any of the following communities? (Check all that may apply) (Optional)
Black/African American
Latinx/Hispanic
AAPI
Native/Indigenous
LGBTQ+
Immigrant or first-generation
Woman-owned
Veteran
Person with a disability
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