Social Capital Survey Final

You are participating in a research study of entrepreneurs and the resources they use as they build their businesses.

This study is being conducted as part of my doctoral dissertation. The purpose of this study is to look at three types of entrepreneurs who are starting businesses and their success in gaining the resources needed to start and grow their businesses. The study will look at Homegrowns (area natives), Boomerang (area natives, who worked elsewhere and returned back to start the business) and Transplants (new to the area).

During this survey, you will be asked to identify some of the types of resources you have used when starting and operating your business. While many options are presented, most entrepreneurs use a select number. The study is attempting to understand which types are used more often.

The records of this study will be kept private. The online survey tool will not record information that identifies you specifically. (If you are using a paper version of the online survey, no identifying information is collected. You answers will be entered into a computer tool that does not identify you specifically. Copies will be kept secure and destroyed at the end of the study.) In any published report, no information will be included that can identify you. Research records will be kept secure and only accessed by me.

Participation in the study is voluntary.

This survey will take approximately 10 minutes of your time.

Theresa M. Lechton, Doctoral Student, University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD

	No	Acquaintance	Friend	Family Member
Medical Doctor?	Do you know anyone who is a ______________ ? (To know someone, consider if you met on the street, you would know their name and could start a conversation.) If you know individuals in the field, check all relationships that apply. This may include multiple individuals. Medical Doctor? No	Medical Doctor? Acquaintance	Medical Doctor? Friend	Medical Doctor? Family Member
Policy Maker?	Policy Maker? No	Policy Maker? Acquaintance	Policy Maker? Friend	Policy Maker? Family Member
Engineer?	Engineer? No	Engineer? Acquaintance	Engineer? Friend	Engineer? Family Member
Information Technology professional?	Information Technology professional? No	Information Technology professional? Acquaintance	Information Technology professional? Friend	Information Technology professional? Family Member
Manager?	Manager? No	Manager? Acquaintance	Manager? Friend	Manager? Family Member
Director of Company?	Director of Company? No	Director of Company? Acquaintance	Director of Company? Friend	Director of Company? Family Member
Scientist?	Scientist? No	Scientist? Acquaintance	Scientist? Friend	Scientist? Family Member
Government worker?	Government worker? No	Government worker? Acquaintance	Government worker? Friend	Government worker? Family Member
Real Estate Agent?	Real Estate Agent? No	Real Estate Agent? Acquaintance	Real Estate Agent? Friend	Real Estate Agent? Family Member
Mechanic?	Mechanic? No	Mechanic? Acquaintance	Mechanic? Friend	Mechanic? Family Member
Teacher?	Teacher? No	Teacher? Acquaintance	Teacher? Friend	Teacher? Family Member
Police Officer?	Police Officer? No	Police Officer? Acquaintance	Police Officer? Friend	Police Officer? Family Member
Secretary?	Secretary? No	Secretary? Acquaintance	Secretary? Friend	Secretary? Family Member
Insurance Agent?	Insurance Agent? No	Insurance Agent? Acquaintance	Insurance Agent? Friend	Insurance Agent? Family Member
Bookkeeper/ Accountant?	Bookkeeper/ Accountant? No	Bookkeeper/ Accountant? Acquaintance	Bookkeeper/ Accountant? Friend	Bookkeeper/ Accountant? Family Member
Musician/artist/writer?	Musician/artist/writer? No	Musician/artist/writer? Acquaintance	Musician/artist/writer? Friend	Musician/artist/writer? Family Member
Nurse?	Nurse? No	Nurse? Acquaintance	Nurse? Friend	Nurse? Family Member
Bus Driver?	Bus Driver? No	Bus Driver? Acquaintance	Bus Driver? Friend	Bus Driver? Family Member
Hairdresser?	Hairdresser? No	Hairdresser? Acquaintance	Hairdresser? Friend	Hairdresser? Family Member
Cook?	Cook? No	Cook? Acquaintance	Cook? Friend	Cook? Family Member
Farmer?	Farmer? No	Farmer? Acquaintance	Farmer? Friend	Farmer? Family Member
Foreman?	Foreman? No	Foreman? Acquaintance	Foreman? Friend	Foreman? Family Member
Postal worker?	Postal worker? No	Postal worker? Acquaintance	Postal worker? Friend	Postal worker? Family Member
Truck Driver?	Truck Driver? No	Truck Driver? Acquaintance	Truck Driver? Friend	Truck Driver? Family Member
Sales clerk?	Sales clerk? No	Sales clerk? Acquaintance	Sales clerk? Friend	Sales clerk? Family Member
Dry cleaner?	Dry cleaner? No	Dry cleaner? Acquaintance	Dry cleaner? Friend	Dry cleaner? Family Member
Laborer?	Laborer? No	Laborer? Acquaintance	Laborer? Friend	Laborer? Family Member
Construction worker?	Construction worker? No	Construction worker? Acquaintance	Construction worker? Friend	Construction worker? Family Member

	Yes	No
Small Business Administration Center / SCORE?	When starting up and growing your business, did you acquire information from the following sources to help you start your business? Small Business Administration Center / SCORE? Yes	Small Business Administration Center / SCORE? No
Training or business development organizations?	Training or business development organizations? Yes	Training or business development organizations? No
University classes or resources?	University classes or resources? Yes	University classes or resources? No
Other workshops and classes?	Other workshops and classes? Yes	Other workshops and classes? No
Family or friends in the area?	Family or friends in the area? Yes	Family or friends in the area? No
Family or friends outside the area?	Family or friends outside the area? Yes	Family or friends outside the area? No
Customers and clients?	Customers and clients? Yes	Customers and clients? No
Consultants you hired (includes accountants, lawyer)?	Consultants you hired (includes accountants, lawyer)? Yes	Consultants you hired (includes accountants, lawyer)? No
Bank relationship?	Bank relationship? Yes	Bank relationship? No
Professional organizations?	Professional organizations? Yes	Professional organizations? No
Trade Associations?	Trade Associations? Yes	Trade Associations? No
Organizations or meetings that included business owners?	Organizations or meetings that included business owners? Yes	Organizations or meetings that included business owners? No
Successful business owners?	Successful business owners? Yes	Successful business owners? No
Similar business in the area?	Similar business in the area? Yes	Similar business in the area? No
Similar business outside the area?	Similar business outside the area? Yes	Similar business outside the area? No
Shadowing (observing) another business owner?	Shadowing (observing) another business owner? Yes	Shadowing (observing) another business owner? No
Suppliers?	Suppliers? Yes	Suppliers? No
Previous coworkers?	Previous coworkers? Yes	Previous coworkers? No
Previous organizations where employed (systems, training)?	Previous organizations where employed (systems, training)? Yes	Previous organizations where employed (systems, training)? No
Parent company for franchises?	Parent company for franchises? Yes	Parent company for franchises? No
Chambers of Commerce?	Chambers of Commerce? Yes	Chambers of Commerce? No
Board of advisors / directors for your business?	Board of advisors / directors for your business? Yes	Board of advisors / directors for your business? No
Board Position served for another organization?	Board Position served for another organization? Yes	Board Position served for another organization? No
Community organization contacts?	Community organization contacts? Yes	Community organization contacts? No
Informal personal advisors (life issues)?	Informal personal advisors (life issues)? Yes	Informal personal advisors (life issues)? No
Existing business mentor in the area?	Existing business mentor in the area? Yes	Existing business mentor in the area? No
Existing business mentor outside area?	Existing business mentor outside area? Yes	Existing business mentor outside area? No
New business mentor in the area?	New business mentor in the area? Yes	New business mentor in the area? No
New business mentor outside area?	New business mentor outside area? Yes	New business mentor outside area? No
Websites?	Websites? Yes	Websites? No
Online networking groups?	Online networking groups? Yes	Online networking groups? No
Library?	Library? Yes	Library? No

	Yes	No
Family or friends funds?	When starting up and growing your business, did you acquire funding from the following sources to help you start your business? Family or friends funds? Yes	Family or friends funds? No
Own funds?	Own funds? Yes	Own funds? No
Bank loan obtained through help of others?	Bank loan obtained through help of others? Yes	Bank loan obtained through help of others? No
Bank loan obtained by you alone?	Bank loan obtained by you alone? Yes	Bank loan obtained by you alone? No
Business associates or individual investors in the area?	Business associates or individual investors in the area? Yes	Business associates or individual investors in the area? No
Business associates or individual investors outside the area?	Business associates or individual investors outside the area? Yes	Business associates or individual investors outside the area? No
Venture capitalist in the area?	Venture capitalist in the area? Yes	Venture capitalist in the area? No
Venture capitalist outside area?	Venture capitalist outside area? Yes	Venture capitalist outside area? No
Franchise or supplier funding?	Franchise or supplier funding? Yes	Franchise or supplier funding? No
Stock offering?	Stock offering? Yes	Stock offering? No
Grants?	Grants? Yes	Grants? No

	Yes	No
Leased equipment?	When starting up and growing your business, how did you acquire physical resources (such as equipment or building space) to start your business? Leased equipment? Yes	Leased equipment? No
Borrowed equipment or had it given to you?	Borrowed equipment or had it given to you? Yes	Borrowed equipment or had it given to you? No
Bought equipment at reduced cost (including used equipment)?	Bought equipment at reduced cost (including used equipment)? Yes	Bought equipment at reduced cost (including used equipment)? No
Bought new equipment at full cost?	Bought new equipment at full cost? Yes	Bought new equipment at full cost? No
Received materials at reduced or no cost?	Received materials at reduced or no cost? Yes	Received materials at reduced or no cost? No
Obtained space free?	Obtained space free? Yes	Obtained space free? No
Rented space at reduced price?	Rented space at reduced price? Yes	Rented space at reduced price? No
Used incubator space?	Used incubator space? Yes	Used incubator space? No
Rented or bought space at full price?	Rented or bought space at full price? Yes	Rented or bought space at full price? No
Used space in home?	Used space in home? Yes	Used space in home? No

Social Capital Survey Final

1. I am located in the:

2. I would characterize myself as a:

3. The primary reason that I came to the area is:

4. My business has been in operation for:

5. My business has (including you):

6. Do you know anyone who is a ______________ ?
(To know someone, consider if you met on the street, you would know their name and could start a conversation.)

If you know individuals in the field, check all relationships that apply. This may include multiple individuals.

7. When starting up and growing your business, did you acquire information from the following sources to help you start your business?

8. When starting up and growing your business, did you acquire funding from the following sources to help you start your business?

9. When starting up and growing your business, how did you acquire physical resources (such as equipment or building space) to start your business?

10. When starting up and growing your business, did you form relationships that assisted you in gaining customer referrals in any of the following ways?

	Yes	No
Business or individuals that refer customers to you?	When starting up and growing your business, did you form relationships that assisted you in gaining customer referrals in any of the following ways? Business or individuals that refer customers to you? Yes	Business or individuals that refer customers to you? No
Business or individuals that you refer customers to them?	Business or individuals that you refer customers to them? Yes	Business or individuals that you refer customers to them? No
Joint projects with other businesses (including subcontracting)?	Joint projects with other businesses (including subcontracting)? Yes	Joint projects with other businesses (including subcontracting)? No
Chamber of Commerce referrals?	Chamber of Commerce referrals? Yes	Chamber of Commerce referrals? No
Professional or networking group referrals?	Professional or networking group referrals? Yes	Professional or networking group referrals? No
Community organizations (including community service activities)?	Community organizations (including community service activities)? Yes	Community organizations (including community service activities)? No
Community event participation?	Community event participation? Yes	Community event participation? No
Sponsorship of community group?	Sponsorship of community group? Yes	Sponsorship of community group? No
Serve on boards of other organizations?	Serve on boards of other organizations? Yes	Serve on boards of other organizations? No
Trade show participation?	Trade show participation? Yes	Trade show participation? No
Social media usage (such as linked in, facebook, twitter)?	Social media usage (such as linked in, facebook, twitter)? Yes	Social media usage (such as linked in, facebook, twitter)? No
Focus groups?	Focus groups? Yes	Focus groups? No
Media coverage of the business?	Media coverage of the business? Yes	Media coverage of the business? No
Presentations or public speaking engagements?	Presentations or public speaking engagements? Yes	Presentations or public speaking engagements? No
Pro bono (free) consulting/work for businesses?	Pro bono (free) consulting/work for businesses? Yes	Pro bono (free) consulting/work for businesses? No

Social Capital Survey Final

1. I am located in the:

2. I would characterize myself as a:

3. The primary reason that I came to the area is:

4. My business has been in operation for:

5. My business has (including you):

6. Do you know anyone who is a ______________ ?(To know someone, consider if you met on the street, you would know their name and could start a conversation.)If you know individuals in the field, check all relationships that apply. This may include multiple individuals.

7. When starting up and growing your business, did you acquire information from the following sources to help you start your business?

8. When starting up and growing your business, did you acquire funding from the following sources to help you start your business?

9. When starting up and growing your business, how did you acquire physical resources (such as equipment or building space) to start your business?

10. When starting up and growing your business, did you form relationships that assisted you in gaining customer referrals in any of the following ways?

6. Do you know anyone who is a ______________ ?
(To know someone, consider if you met on the street, you would know their name and could start a conversation.)

If you know individuals in the field, check all relationships that apply. This may include multiple individuals.