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BCEDC Small Business Survey: April 7, 2020
1.
How long have you been in business?
> 1 Year
1 -2 Years
3 -5 Years
6 – 10 Years
10 or more
2.
Type of business?
Cleaning
Construction
Entertainment
Information
Healthcare
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Medical Supplies
Real Estate
Restaurant
Tourism/Hospitality
Other (please specify)
3.
Number of employees?
1 -5
6 – 10
11 – 25
26 – 50
51 – 100
101 – 200
> 200
4.
Do you own or lease your business space?
Own
Lease
Not Applicable (no physical space)
5.
What are your estimated monthly expenses for your business?
< $5,000
$5,001 - $10,000
$10,001 - $25,000
$25,001 -$50,000
> $50,000
6.
What are your top concerns in operating your business during the COVID-19 pandemic? (Please check all that apply)
Health concerns
Reduction in customer demand
Lack of resources
Lack of cash to cover operating expenses
Minimal staffing levels
Applying for federal programs
Other (please specify)
7.
How has the COVID-19 affected your business on a daily basis? (Please check all that apply)
Hours of operation
Enhanced sanitation practices
Off site working options
Reduction in staffing
Canceled events
Depletion of cash reserves
Supply chain interruption
Established online presence to deliver product and services
Enhanced online presence to deliver product and services
Other (please specify)
8.
Have you had to reduce the number of employees working for your business as a result of the COVID-19?
Yes, temporarily
Yes, permanently
No, not yet
Not yet, but I anticipate a reduction of employees
9.
If your workforce has been reduced or you anticipate a reduction, please indicate how many employees are/may be impacted.
1 – 2
3 – 5
6 – 10
11 – 15
16 – 20
> 20
Not applicable
10.
What type of assistance does your business need during this crisis? (Please check all that apply)
Short term working capital
Delay in utility payments
Delay in fees and taxes
Tax credits
Deferred lease or mortgage payments
Other (please specify)
11.
Have you utilized or received timely information from any of the services listed below? (Please check all that apply)
SC Department of Employment & Workforce (SC DEW)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Beaufort County Economic Development Corp. (BCEDC)
Small Business Administration - Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Small Business Administration - Payroll Protection Program
Provisions of the Federal CARES Act
Other (please specify)
12.
As policy makers continue to weigh ways to help, do you have any comments or recommendations?
Current Progress,
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