Copy of COVID-19 Re-Opening Survey

Annapolis Small Business Recovery Task Force

As some of the stay at home restrictions are lifted and businesses start to re-open, the Task Force would like to obtain your input about the economic conditions you are encountering and gain a better understanding of consumer confidence about returning to work, shopping and dining. If you could take a few minutes to complete this short survey, it would be most helpful.

This survey does not ask you to identify yourself or your business. All individual answers will be kept confidential.

Thank You!

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* 1. Are you an owner, manager or employee of a small business located in Annapolis? For this survey, a small business is defined as having less than one hundred (100) full time employees.

Owner of a small business

Manager of a small business

Empoyee of a small business

My business has more than 100 employees

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How concerned are you about businesses enforcing social distancing guidelines and other proper COVID-19 prevention health protocols (e.g., wearing masks/face coverings)?

Not Concerned

Somewhat Concerned

Very Concerned

Not Sure

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* 3. Over the next 3 to 4 weeks, how likely are you to....

	Very Unlikely	Unlikely	Not Sure	Likely	Very Likely
Dine at a restaurant (Outside)	Dine at a restaurant (Outside) Very Unlikely	Dine at a restaurant (Outside) Unlikely	Dine at a restaurant (Outside) Not Sure	Dine at a restaurant (Outside) Likely	Dine at a restaurant (Outside) Very Likely
Dine at a restaurant (Inside)	Dine at a restaurant (Inside) Very Unlikely	Dine at a restaurant (Inside) Unlikely	Dine at a restaurant (Inside) Not Sure	Dine at a restaurant (Inside) Likely	Dine at a restaurant (Inside) Very Likely
Go into a store and shop	Go into a store and shop Very Unlikely	Go into a store and shop Unlikely	Go into a store and shop Not Sure	Go into a store and shop Likely	Go into a store and shop Very Likely
Go to a store with outside shoping	Go to a store with outside shoping Very Unlikely	Go to a store with outside shoping Unlikely	Go to a store with outside shoping Not Sure	Go to a store with outside shoping Likely	Go to a store with outside shoping Very Likely
Attend a concert or sporting event	Attend a concert or sporting event Very Unlikely	Attend a concert or sporting event Unlikely	Attend a concert or sporting event Not Sure	Attend a concert or sporting event Likely	Attend a concert or sporting event Very Likely

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* 4. Over the next 3 to 4 weeks, how likely are you to....

	Very Unlikely	Unlikely	Not Sure	Likely	Very Likely
Go to a store/restaurant in Downtown Annapolis?	Go to a store/restaurant in Downtown Annapolis? Very Unlikely	Go to a store/restaurant in Downtown Annapolis? Unlikely	Go to a store/restaurant in Downtown Annapolis? Not Sure	Go to a store/restaurant in Downtown Annapolis? Likely	Go to a store/restaurant in Downtown Annapolis? Very Likely
Go it a store/restaurant inside the Mall?	Go it a store/restaurant inside the Mall? Very Unlikely	Go it a store/restaurant inside the Mall? Unlikely	Go it a store/restaurant inside the Mall? Not Sure	Go it a store/restaurant inside the Mall? Likely	Go it a store/restaurant inside the Mall? Very Likely

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* 5. Looking at the list below, what would make you most comfortable when returning to a store or restaurant?

	Very Comfortable	Comfortable	Doesn't Matter
Social distancing is in place	Social distancing is in place Very Comfortable	Social distancing is in place Comfortable	Social distancing is in place Doesn't Matter
Masks are required	Masks are required Very Comfortable	Masks are required Comfortable	Masks are required Doesn't Matter
Limitations on the number people	Limitations on the number people Very Comfortable	Limitations on the number people Comfortable	Limitations on the number people Doesn't Matter
COVID-19 safety policy is displayed	COVID-19 safety policy is displayed Very Comfortable	COVID-19 safety policy is displayed Comfortable	COVID-19 safety policy is displayed Doesn't Matter

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* 6. Many local non profit and community organizations host lunches, dinners and networking events as fundraisers to help support their operations. If socially distanced procedures were followed along with other restrictions, would you be willing to attend an event of .......

	Yes	No	Not sure
Up to 50 People	Up to 50 People Yes	Up to 50 People No	Up to 50 People Not sure
50 to 100 People	50 to 100 People Yes	50 to 100 People No	50 to 100 People Not sure
Over 100 People	Over 100 People Yes	Over 100 People No	Over 100 People Not sure

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* 7. From the following list, what category best describes your business?

General Retail (offer wide range of products)

Specialty Retail (focus on certain type of product)

Restaurant\Cafe

Bar\Tavern

Construction

Hotel

Entertainment

Non-Profit Organization

Health Care

Real Estate

Automotive (Sales, repair, gas station)

Professional Services (legal, accounting, consulting)

Maritme (activities primarily connected to sailing or boating)

Technology

Other (if your business does not fall into one of these categores or fits multiple categories, please explain)

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* 8. What category best describes your maritime business?

Not a Maritime business

Marina/Boatyard, Boat Storage

Yacht Clubs, Boating Instruction

Boat Repair & Maintenance

Marine Fabrication

Yacht broker/dealer

Charters, Tours, Transportation

Professional Services (design, survey, financing, documentation, etc…)

Retail (hardware, tackle, chandleries)

Marine Publications

Seafood Industrial

Other (if your business does not fall into one of these categories or fits multiple categories, please explain)

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* 9. There are seven commercial districts in Annapolis, where is your primary business located?

Downtown

Inner West Street

Outer West Street

Design District

West Annapolis

Eastport

Forest Drive

Not in Annapolis (list location below)

Other (please specify)

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* 10. If your business is located in the Downtown District, which of the following best describes your location?

My business is not located Downtown

City Dock (Dock Street, Market Space, Compromise St and lower Main St)

Main St (above Market Space)

Maryland Ave/State Circle

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How many full time employees did your business employ as of February 15, 2020?

I use independent contractors

1 to 5

6 to 10

11 to 20

21 to 50

Over 50

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* 12. How many part time employees did your business employ as of February 15, 2020?

1 to 5

6 to 10

11 to 20

Over 20

Don't have part time workers

Don't know

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* 13. During your "peak season" (before COVID-19) how many full time employees would you normally have?

I use independent contractors

1 to 5

6 to 10

11 to 20

21 to 50

Over 50

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* 14. During your "peak season" (before COVID-19) how many part time employees would you normally have?

1 to 5

6 to 10

11 to 20

Over 20

Don't have part time workers

Don't know

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* 15. Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 and the government restrictions, many businesses have laid off or furlough full time employees? As of June 15, 2020 have you laid off or furloughed any full time employees?

No layoffs

10% or less

11% to 25%

25% to 50%

Over 50%

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* 16. The COVID-19 crisis had caused a reductions of full time and part time employees for many businesses. Has your business increased the use of part time employees as of June 15, 2020?

Yes

Not Sure

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* 17. Can you share with us, when we reach July 1, 2020 how much in cash reserve do you expect to have to operate your business?

Two weeks or less

Two to Four weeks

Over four weeks

Don't wish to share

Other (please specify)

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* 18. After payroll which of the following expenses will you have the most difficulty in paying during the COVID-19 shutdown? (pick 2)

Rent or mortage for business location

Cost of Good Sold

Utilities for business location

Loan related to the business

Lease payment for equipment\auto

Taxes

Other (please specify)

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* 19. How do you project your 2020 revenues will compare to 2019 revenues, given the restrictions in place as of June 15, 2020?

Under 25%

25% to 35%

36% to 50%

50% to 70%

71% to 85%

86% to 100%

Other (please specify)

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* 20. If your revenue projection in the question above is true, will you be able to cover your fixed costs in 2020?

Yes

Not Sure

Other (please specify)

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* 21. How confident are you that your business will successfully reopen (if it hasn't yet) and survive at least till the end of 2020?

Extremely confident

Somewhat confident

Not so confident

Will not make it

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* 22. Looking into the future (2021), when the restrictions are fully lifted and a vaccine has been developed, how do you think your business activity will compare to 2019?

I expect increased revenue

About the same as 2019

About 1% to 25% less compared to 2019

About 25% less compared to 2019

26% to 35% less compared to 2019

36% to 50% less compared to 2019

51% to 70% less compared to 2019

71% to 85% less compared to 2019

86% to 100% less compared to 2019

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* 23. Did your business apply for one of the COVID-19 financial assistance programs offered by the State, County, the Small Business Administration or the Paycheck Protection Program?

Yes

Does not apply to me

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* 24. If you applied, what is the status of your application?

Funds have be received

Applied but still waiting for Funds

Did not apply

Other (please specify)

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* 25. Thank you for taking the time to help us understand the immediate impacts on your business and how we can best help.
Do you have any final comments or thoughts?

Copy of COVID-19 Re-Opening Survey

Annapolis Small Business Recovery Task Force

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* 1. Are you an owner, manager or employee of a small business located in Annapolis? For this survey, a small business is defined as having less than one hundred (100) full time employees.

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* 2. How concerned are you about businesses enforcing social distancing guidelines and other proper COVID-19 prevention health protocols (e.g., wearing masks/face coverings)?

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* 3. Over the next 3 to 4 weeks, how likely are you to....

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* 4. Over the next 3 to 4 weeks, how likely are you to....

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* 5. Looking at the list below, what would make you most comfortable when returning to a store or restaurant?

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* 6. Many local non profit and community organizations host lunches, dinners and networking events as fundraisers to help support their operations. If socially distanced procedures were followed along with other restrictions, would you be willing to attend an event of .......

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* 7. From the following list, what category best describes your business?

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* 8. What category best describes your maritime business?

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* 9. There are seven commercial districts in Annapolis, where is your primary business located?

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* 10. If your business is located in the Downtown District, which of the following best describes your location?

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* 11. How many full time employees did your business employ as of February 15, 2020?

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* 12. How many part time employees did your business employ as of February 15, 2020?

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* 13. During your "peak season" (before COVID-19) how many full time employees would you normally have?

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* 14. During your "peak season" (before COVID-19) how many part time employees would you normally have?

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* 15. Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 and the government restrictions, many businesses have laid off or furlough full time employees? As of June 15, 2020 have you laid off or furloughed any full time employees?

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* 16. The COVID-19 crisis had caused a reductions of full time and part time employees for many businesses. Has your business increased the use of part time employees as of June 15, 2020?

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* 17. Can you share with us, when we reach July 1, 2020 how much in cash reserve do you expect to have to operate your business?

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* 18. After payroll which of the following expenses will you have the most difficulty in paying during the COVID-19 shutdown? (pick 2)

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* 19. How do you project your 2020 revenues will compare to 2019 revenues, given the restrictions in place as of June 15, 2020?

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* 20. If your revenue projection in the question above is true, will you be able to cover your fixed costs in 2020?

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* 21. How confident are you that your business will successfully reopen (if it hasn't yet) and survive at least till the end of 2020?

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* 22. Looking into the future (2021), when the restrictions are fully lifted and a vaccine has been developed, how do you think your business activity will compare to 2019?

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* 23. Did your business apply for one of the COVID-19 financial assistance programs offered by the State, County, the Small Business Administration or the Paycheck Protection Program?

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* 24. If you applied, what is the status of your application?

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* 25. Thank you for taking the time to help us understand the immediate impacts on your business and how we can best help. Do you have any final comments or thoughts?

* 25. Thank you for taking the time to help us understand the immediate impacts on your business and how we can best help.
Do you have any final comments or thoughts?