Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Small Business Survey

Coronavirus Survey for Berks County

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* 1. Contact Information (Response Optional)

Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. The following is a list of people and groups in public life. For each, please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of how they are responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.

	Approve	Somewhat Approve	Neither Approve or Disapprove	Somewhat Disapprove	Disapprove	N/A
Non profit community benefit organization like Centro Hispano	Non profit community benefit organization like Centro Hispano Approve	Non profit community benefit organization like Centro Hispano Somewhat Approve	Non profit community benefit organization like Centro Hispano Neither Approve or Disapprove	Non profit community benefit organization like Centro Hispano Somewhat Disapprove	Non profit community benefit organization like Centro Hispano Disapprove	Non profit community benefit organization like Centro Hispano N/A
Non Profit business focused organizations like the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance	Non Profit business focused organizations like the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Approve	Non Profit business focused organizations like the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Somewhat Approve	Non Profit business focused organizations like the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Neither Approve or Disapprove	Non Profit business focused organizations like the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Somewhat Disapprove	Non Profit business focused organizations like the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Disapprove	Non Profit business focused organizations like the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance N/A
City Government (City Hall & City Council)	City Government (City Hall & City Council) Approve	City Government (City Hall & City Council) Somewhat Approve	City Government (City Hall & City Council) Neither Approve or Disapprove	City Government (City Hall & City Council) Somewhat Disapprove	City Government (City Hall & City Council) Disapprove	City Government (City Hall & City Council) N/A
County Government (County Commissioners)	County Government (County Commissioners) Approve	County Government (County Commissioners) Somewhat Approve	County Government (County Commissioners) Neither Approve or Disapprove	County Government (County Commissioners) Somewhat Disapprove	County Government (County Commissioners) Disapprove	County Government (County Commissioners) N/A
State Government (Governor and state Legislature)	State Government (Governor and state Legislature) Approve	State Government (Governor and state Legislature) Somewhat Approve	State Government (Governor and state Legislature) Neither Approve or Disapprove	State Government (Governor and state Legislature) Somewhat Disapprove	State Government (Governor and state Legislature) Disapprove	State Government (Governor and state Legislature) N/A
Federal Government (President & Congress)	Federal Government (President & Congress) Approve	Federal Government (President & Congress) Somewhat Approve	Federal Government (President & Congress) Neither Approve or Disapprove	Federal Government (President & Congress) Somewhat Disapprove	Federal Government (President & Congress) Disapprove	Federal Government (President & Congress) N/A

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* 3. Is your business still operating or has it closed?

Still in business, operating at full capacity

Still in business, operating with limited service or staff

It has closed temporarily

It has closed permanently

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* 4. If still open, how long do you expect your business will be able to remain in business under the current circumstances?

More than 6 months

1-6 Months

Less than a month

N/A

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* 5. Which five of the following would be most helpful for your business as it responds to COVID-19? [SELECT FIVE]

Having access to Spanish Language business assistance locally.

Having access to Spanish Language assistance over the phone or online using zoom or What'sApp

Receive funding/money from a Federal or State government relief or assistance program

Receive funding/money from a local non profit organization in your community

Receiving funding/money from friends and family

Having the Federal Government cover rent, mortgage, and insurance premiums for 6 months.

Having rent or mortgage payments temporarily postponed and moved to the end of the lease or mortgage term

Receive credit from suppliers or vendors

Having access to talk to other businesses owners to discuss ways to help each other

Having access to local Bilingual/ Spanish business training.

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* 6. Did you apply for any local, state, or federal relief programs?

YES

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* 7. [IF YES to #6]
How much relief or assistance did you apply for?

Under $10,000

$10,000-$20,000

$20,000-$50,000

Over $50,000

N/A

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* 8. [IF APPLIED FOR FED GOV’T RELIEF PROGRAM]
Did you receive the federal government relief or assistance you applied for?

Full Assistance

Some Assistance

Still Waiting

No Assistance

N/A

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* 9. Below is a list of statements that some have made about the assistance and support available to Latino small business owners locally here in Reading. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement.

	Agree	Slightly Agree	Neither Agree of Disagree	Slightly Disagree	Disagree	N/A
There is not a place where I can get help/assistance with my business in Spanish	There is not a place where I can get help/assistance with my business in Spanish Agree	There is not a place where I can get help/assistance with my business in Spanish Slightly Agree	There is not a place where I can get help/assistance with my business in Spanish Neither Agree of Disagree	There is not a place where I can get help/assistance with my business in Spanish Slightly Disagree	There is not a place where I can get help/assistance with my business in Spanish Disagree	There is not a place where I can get help/assistance with my business in Spanish N/A
Trying to find local help to help my business grow is difficult	Trying to find local help to help my business grow is difficult Agree	Trying to find local help to help my business grow is difficult Slightly Agree	Trying to find local help to help my business grow is difficult Neither Agree of Disagree	Trying to find local help to help my business grow is difficult Slightly Disagree	Trying to find local help to help my business grow is difficult Disagree	Trying to find local help to help my business grow is difficult N/A
I would be willing to pay for assistance in helping my business to grow	I would be willing to pay for assistance in helping my business to grow Agree	I would be willing to pay for assistance in helping my business to grow Slightly Agree	I would be willing to pay for assistance in helping my business to grow Neither Agree of Disagree	I would be willing to pay for assistance in helping my business to grow Slightly Disagree	I would be willing to pay for assistance in helping my business to grow Disagree	I would be willing to pay for assistance in helping my business to grow N/A
I know who to talk to when I have questions about business insurance	I know who to talk to when I have questions about business insurance Agree	I know who to talk to when I have questions about business insurance Slightly Agree	I know who to talk to when I have questions about business insurance Neither Agree of Disagree	I know who to talk to when I have questions about business insurance Slightly Disagree	I know who to talk to when I have questions about business insurance Disagree	I know who to talk to when I have questions about business insurance N/A
I know who to talk to when I have questions about banking/business accounts	I know who to talk to when I have questions about banking/business accounts Agree	I know who to talk to when I have questions about banking/business accounts Slightly Agree	I know who to talk to when I have questions about banking/business accounts Neither Agree of Disagree	I know who to talk to when I have questions about banking/business accounts Slightly Disagree	I know who to talk to when I have questions about banking/business accounts Disagree	I know who to talk to when I have questions about banking/business accounts N/A
I would be willing to be a part of small business association if I could get the help I need for my business in Spanish.	I would be willing to be a part of small business association if I could get the help I need for my business in Spanish. Agree	I would be willing to be a part of small business association if I could get the help I need for my business in Spanish. Slightly Agree	I would be willing to be a part of small business association if I could get the help I need for my business in Spanish. Neither Agree of Disagree	I would be willing to be a part of small business association if I could get the help I need for my business in Spanish. Slightly Disagree	I would be willing to be a part of small business association if I could get the help I need for my business in Spanish. Disagree	I would be willing to be a part of small business association if I could get the help I need for my business in Spanish. N/A
None of the above	None of the above Agree	None of the above Slightly Agree	None of the above Neither Agree of Disagree	None of the above Slightly Disagree	None of the above Disagree	None of the above N/A

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* 10. How has COVID-19 affected your full-time employees? [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]

I have reduced the number of hours for my full-time employee(s)' work

I have laid off my full-time employee(s)

I have reduced the wages of my full-time employee(s)

I have given paid sick days or paid family medical leave to employees who need it

I have increased the number of hours for my full-time employee(s)

I have increased the wages of my full-time employee(s)

I have furloughed my full-time employee(s)

I have hired additional full-time employee(s)

None of the above

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* 11. How has COVID-19 affected your part-time employees? [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]

I have reduced the number of hours for my part-time employee(s) work

I have laid off my part-time employee(s)

I have furloughed my part-time employee(s)

I have reduced the wages of my part-time employee(s)

I have increased the number of hours for my part-time employee(s)

I have given paid sick days or paid family medical leave to employees who need it

I have increased the wages of my part-time employee(s)

I have hired additional part-time employee(s)

None of the above

Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Small Business Survey

Coronavirus Survey for Berks County

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* 1. Contact Information (Response Optional)

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* 2. The following is a list of people and groups in public life. For each, please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of how they are responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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* 3. Is your business still operating or has it closed?

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* 4. If still open, how long do you expect your business will be able to remain in business under the current circumstances?

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* 5. Which five of the following would be most helpful for your business as it responds to COVID-19? [SELECT FIVE]

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* 6. Did you apply for any local, state, or federal relief programs?

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* 7. [IF YES to #6]
How much relief or assistance did you apply for?

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* 8. [IF APPLIED FOR FED GOV’T RELIEF PROGRAM]
Did you receive the federal government relief or assistance you applied for?

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* 9. Below is a list of statements that some have made about the assistance and support available to Latino small business owners locally here in Reading. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement.

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* 10. How has COVID-19 affected your full-time employees? [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]

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* 11. How has COVID-19 affected your part-time employees? [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]

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* 12. Is there anything else you would like us to know about about your needs as a small business owner in Berks County? (Up to your top three needs)

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* 13. What are your biggest challenges to having a business in Reading & Berks County?

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* 14. What assistance or help do you need at this time to help your business?

Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Small Business Survey

Coronavirus Survey for Berks County

Question Title

* 1. Contact Information (Response Optional)

Question Title

* 2. The following is a list of people and groups in public life. For each, please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of how they are responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Question Title

* 3. Is your business still operating or has it closed?

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* 4. If still open, how long do you expect your business will be able to remain in business under the current circumstances?

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* 5. Which five of the following would be most helpful for your business as it responds to COVID-19? [SELECT FIVE]

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* 6. Did you apply for any local, state, or federal relief programs?

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* 7. [IF YES to #6] How much relief or assistance did you apply for?

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* 8. [IF APPLIED FOR FED GOV’T RELIEF PROGRAM] Did you receive the federal government relief or assistance you applied for?

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* 9. Below is a list of statements that some have made about the assistance and support available to Latino small business owners locally here in Reading. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement.

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* 10. How has COVID-19 affected your full-time employees? [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]

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* 11. How has COVID-19 affected your part-time employees? [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]

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* 12. Is there anything else you would like us to know about about your needs as a small business owner in Berks County? (Up to your top three needs)

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* 13. What are your biggest challenges to having a business in Reading & Berks County?

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* 14. What assistance or help do you need at this time to help your business?

* 7. [IF YES to #6]
How much relief or assistance did you apply for?

* 8. [IF APPLIED FOR FED GOV’T RELIEF PROGRAM]
Did you receive the federal government relief or assistance you applied for?