SPRCC Annual Business Needs Survey
What is your business structure type?
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sole proprietorship
partnership
limited liability
corporation
not chosen yet
What is your business classification by operational activity?
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merchandising (sell goods in finished form)
manufacturing (developing products)
services (provide a service)
not identified yet
In which county is your business located?
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Barnwell
Allendale
Bamberg
Other
If you are a service business, which one of the following best describes your product?
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accounting
advisory
taxation
advertising
engineering
legal
research
computer programming
beauty salon
photography
laundry/drycleaners
automotive repair
car rental
car wash
fitness
recreation
medical
museum
bank
hotel/tourism
Other
If you are a merchandising business, which one of the following best describes your product?
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department store
consumer electronics
grocery
home furniture
hardware
appliances
clothes and accessories
drug store
Other
If you are a manufacturing business, which one of the following best describes your product?
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food processing
oil, chemical, plastic or rubber production
fabric/textiles
ship, aircraft, automotive maker
clothing
wood and metal works
Other
What is your current business status?
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declining
holding steady
increasing
haven't opened yet
How many jobs did your business create in the past year?
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0-1
2-3
4-5
more than 5
How many positions did your business lose in the past year?
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0-1
2-3
4-5
more than 5
How satisfied are you with the business resources currently available to you?
satisfied
very satisfied
dissatisfied
very dissatisfied
neutral
don't know
What type of digital technology resources do you need? You may select more than one answer.
audiovisual
computers
computer software
phone
information technology
cloud
email
website
internet
social media
videoconferencing
internet security
quickbooks or other accounting software
Other
What is the one most critical issue your business is currently facing?
What type of business assistance do you need? You may select more than one answer.
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planning business (ie. market research, competitive analysis, writing business plan)
launching business (ie. pick business location, choose business structure)
managing business (ie. manage finances, hire and manage employees, pay taxes, stay solvent)
Which of the following digital tools or platforms do you currently use or want to learn more about for your business needs? You may select more than one answer.
business website or online store
e-commerce platforms (ie. Etsy, Shopify, eBay, Woo Commerce)
digital point-of-sale or inventory systems
social media marketing or email campaigns
online analytics or data tracking tools
How valuable do you think a program focused on digital skills, e-commerce, and online marketing would be for your business?
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not valuable
1
2
3
4
extremely valuable
5
1 is not valuable, 5 is extremely valuable
List three legislative or public policy issues that are currently impacting your business? Please indicate if the issue is having a positive or negative impact.
Please make any final overall comments about the business resource needs in Barnwell County and the surrounding area.
Please share your email address
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