A1A Survey for Veteran Owned Businesses - version #4

Thanks for your consideration in taking this short survey. As a business person, your opinions and experience are invaluable. The information collected will be helpful in providing meaningful information primarily for gathering, writing, and other projects. Your contact information will always be treated confidentially and will not be traded or sold. Please note that every question is optional. Although this is the 2nd edition of this survey, we are still learning from you. All questions are optional, and question # 15 is the most important.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact Ray Osborne at [email protected]

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A1A Survey for Veteran Owned Businesses - version #4

Questionnaire results are available only to the author

Yes, been in business over 2 years nowYes, just starting out.Yes, very proactive with veteran owned businesses.No, but I support veteran owned businessesNo, but I provide service or products to veterans as a market.No, but my business provides discounts to consumers who are veterans.

We are a start-up company.I have or want to explore some business ideasWe been in business for at least 1 yearOver 2 years but less than 5Over 5 years

Expanding operationsContracting operationsMaintaining status quo

Virtual Events like Zoom or Facebook LiveLunch Events Restaurant or Brown BagEvening Networking Events at a Pub etcBreakfast at Cafe

0) No interest	1) Some interest, if nothing else better happening at the time.	2) Medium interest I would attend an event on this.	3) Interested, I need this information.	4) Strong, I could talk on this topic myself.
SWOT Analysis

Business plan writing

Staff retention

Marketing with mail

Website and SEO

Financing

Government Contracting.

Yes, at an event with other veterans.Yes, willing to be interviewed for a podcast or radio show.Yes, for an articleYes, in a focus group with other veteran owners.Yes, indeed! I will even do a PowerPoint presentation.Not, at this time, maybe laterNo, never.Not me, but I know someone.

NoYesNA

Excellent	Neutral	Need improvement
CHAMPVA

VA Healthcare

Tricare

GI Bill

Veteran Business Counseling

VA Healthcare

A1A Survey for Veteran Owned Businesses - version #4

1) Indicate the branch of service you served in.

2) Are you a Veteran Owned Business Owner?

3) Length of business term

4) Briefly describe your business, you're welcome to use keywords or SIC or NAIC codes. Who your target market is? ie seniors, new home owners etc.

5) What other veteran organizations do you actively participate in.

6) Would you say your company is

7) How would you rate the VA benefits you are receiving?

8) Any other veteran benefits do you think could be added?

9) What phrase, quote, affirmation motivates you in business? ie: carpe diem, etc.

10a) What type of veteran business owner events do you prefer.

10b) What is your level of interest with the following business topics? from 0-4 with 3 & 4 being very interested and 0 no interest. If you feel something should be added here, leave the suggestion at question #15

10c) Would you be willing to be a guest speaker or interviewed? If so add your contact info in question #15.

11) Size of your company's existing workforce.

12) For business owners only: Do you mention your veteran status in marketing your company's services? Feel free to express your thoughts on this in section 15 of this poll.

13a) Demographic info Please input geographical location, ie your city, county or your zip code

13b) What is your age grouping? Senior, Boomer, Gen X, Retired, D/O/B okay,

14) To receive future event and poll requests, enter your preferred contact info; ie: email address, text number, WhatsApp, etc?

15) Anything you would like to add? Leave contact info if you are willing to answer other questions or surveys.