City of Greenacres Small Business Survey

Thank you for participating in this survey aimed at understanding the needs and challenges of small businesses in Greenacres. Your insights are crucial for developing tailored programs and support initiatives. The information collected will be used exclusively for the benefit of the small business community.

* What is the primary industry of your business?

Arts, Entertainment and Recreation

Childcare

Construction

Educational Services

Food service / Hospitality

Healthcare

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Personal Services

Professional Services

Real Estate

Retail

Transportation

Wholesale trade

Other

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* How many employees do you currently have?

Sole proprietor

1 to less than 5

5 to less than 10

10 to less than 20

20 to less than 40

40 to more than 60

* How long has your business been in operation in Greenacres?

Less than one year

1 to less than 3 years

3 to less than 5 years

5 to 10 years

10 + years

* Is your business the primary source of income for at least one business owner?

Yes

* Is your business any of the following?

Veteran-Owned

Minority-Owned

Woman-Owned

LGBTQ+-Owned

None of the above

* What are your biggest business challenges? (Select all that apply)

Operations (increasing margins, profits, supply chain, business growth)

Marketing (generating foot traffic, customer/client awareness, retention and attraction)

Financial (secure funding, working capital, debt/equity capital, understanding profitability)

Staffing (workforce attraction, retention, salaries, benefits)

Regulatory (zoning/permits, inspections, compliance, safety, environmental, legal)

Adapting my business to the deal with the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI)

Other

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On a scale of 1 to 5, being 1 the lowest satisfaction, and 5 the highest satisfaction, how satisfied you are with each of the following factors of doing business in the City of Greenacres?

* Business-friendly policies and regulations

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* Ability to source products and services for your business locally

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* Availability of skilled workers

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* Ability to retain employees in the area

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* Availability of appropriate work-related training

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* Availability of adequate housing

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* Availability of public transportation

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* Availability of health and medical services

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* Affordability of commercial space for rent or lease

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* Availability of funding programs for business and property improvement

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* Startup support

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* Opportunities to expand to new markets

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied

* What type of business support would be most helpful to you as a small business owner? (Select all that apply)

Networking opportunities

Free mentorship opportunities

Access to financing

Basic skills on operating a business

Finance, accounting, bookkeeping

Marketing, advertising

Industry-specific business events

Business Incubator

Regulatory assistance

Other

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* What are your top three business goals for the next 1-2 years?

Growing sales and revenues

Hiring additional employees

Developing new products or services

Exiting or selling my business

Expand my businesses' physical space (acquire/expand building)

Improve my businesses physical space

Restarting my business or starting a new business

Other

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* What is one positive thing you would mention about Greenacres as a place for doing business?

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* What is one negative thing you would mention about Greenacres as a place for doing business?

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* Would you be interested in attending the Greenacres Small Business Summit scheduled for early May 2024?

Yes

Maybe

If yes, what topics would you like to see covered during the Small Business Summit?

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If you would you like the Department of Economic Development to contact you with more information about how we can assist your business, please provide your information below.

Business Name

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Contact Person

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Business Address

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THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO COMPLETE THIS SURVEY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU MAY CONTACT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT 561-649-5402.