We are seeking information from small business owners in California about the challenges they’re facing as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Please answer these questions as openly and honestly as you can. Your answers will help us understand the challenges small businesses are facing across the country, inform policymakers and philanthropists about needs stemming from this crisis, and identify best practices in adapting to the new challenges Main Streets are grappling with.

This survey was prepared by Main Street America. Several questions were adapted or taken from surveys conducted by Marietta Main Street in Marietta, Ohio; by the Office of Business Opportunities in the City of Columbia, South Carolina; and by the Office of Economic Development in Seattle, Washington.
 
The results of this survey will only be presented in aggregate form. All personal information and individual responses will be kept confidential.
 
This survey will be open for participation through 5pm PT on Friday, May 22nd.
 
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* 1. What kind of business do you operate?

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* 2. How long has your business been in operation?

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* 3. Would you characterize the ownership of the business in any of the following ways? (Check all that apply)

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* 4. Do you own or lease your business space?

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* 5. In what type of location does your business operate?

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* 6. How many people does your business employ? (Please enter '1' if you are a sole owner-operator.)

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* 7. Does your business have an online sales component?

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* 8. If your business has an online sales component, approximately what portion of your overall revenue comes from online sales?

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* 9. Has your business suspended storefront operations as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency?

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* 10. About what percentage or proportion of your employees have you laid off or furloughed as a result of COVID-19?

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* 11. How has COVID-19 affected your business? (Please check all that apply)

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* 12. How did your business revenue in April 2020 compare with your business revenue in April 2019? (If your business hadn't yet opened in April 2019, please compare your revenue with an average monthly revenue.) 

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* 13. If business disruption continues at the current rate, how soon will your business be at risk of closing permanently?

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* 14. Did you submit an application for any federal financial relief programs related to COVID-19, such as the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), SBA Express Bridge Loan, or SBA Debt Relief? (Please check all that apply)

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* 15. How much federal financial relief have you received related to COVID-19?

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* 16. At this time, what are you most concerned about? (Please choose all that apply)

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* 17. What types of assistance would be most helpful to your business? (Please check all that apply)

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* 18. Which of the following best describes your feelings about California being one of the last states to start reopening businesses? 

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* 19. In what California city is your business located?

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* 20. What is the name of your business? (Optional)

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* 21. What is your email address? (Optional)

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* 22. May we email you a follow-up survey in 2-3 weeks to find out how your business is faring in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency?


 
Thank you for participating!

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