We are collecting information from people interested in starting a business and/or in business from the Telluride Foundation service area - San Miguel, Ouray and western Montrose counties.  This information will be shared in aggregate with our partners in the region to help design services and develop resources to better serve the small businesses in the area.  If you have any questions or comments please contact Thea Chase, Director SWIC, thea@tellurideva.com or Erika Lapsys, Programs Director Telluride Foundation, erika@telluridefoundation.org

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* 1. What best describes the stage of your business?

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* 2. What zip code are you (if not started) or your business located in?

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* 3. Business description

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* 4. What is (or will be) your primary industry?

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* 5. What is your approximate annual revenue?

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* 6. My business needs help with... 

1 (does not pertain) - 5 (Yes, definitely)

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An 1:1 assessment to best understand your most critical needs in order to build out a road map for the next 1-3 years
Preparation of Business Plan including financial projections
Marketing (including competition, differentiation, messaging, marketing strategies and digital marketing)
Sales (including pricing and margins andsales strategies)
Finance & Accounting (including cashflow, ratio analysis and record keeping)
Human Resources (including recruitment,hiring, employee manuals and policies, training)
Legal (including intellectual property, contracts, employment, incorporations, etc.)
Product design, prototyping
Operations & Controls (including technology platforms)
Funding and access to capital  (Debt, equity and anything in between)
Obtaining affordable office, operational or co-working space
Accessing new US markets
Accessing international markets

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* 7. Which growth strategies is your business considering? (please check all that apply)

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* 8. Are you seeking additional financing (loans, private investment, crowdfunding) for your business at this time?

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* 9. What type of funding are you seeking?

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* 10. What do you need funding for?

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* 11. What is the timing of your financing needs?

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* 12. What is the Business' team size?

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* 13. My current internet speeds are...?

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* 14. How dependent is your business on fast internet access?

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* 15. Do you or any of your employees work remotely?

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* 16. Would increased speed and decreased cost of high speed internet contribute to your business expanding?

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* 17. What opportunities  to help grow your business would interest you? (check all that would apply)

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