2021 UIBC Planning Survey

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* 1. How long have you known about or been familiar with Utah Independent Business Coalition and/or Vest Pocket Business Coalition?

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

5-20 years

Since the beginning

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* 2. Which UIBC services/support have you found to be most helpful/meaningful in the past? (Please check all that apply)

Wasatch Business Series events (multi-chamber educational or social events hosted by or with UIBC)

Mentoring (Mentor Round Table or mentoring programs)

Advocacy (UIBC’s work at the Utah legislature on Tangible Personal Property tax, UIBC Voter Guides, etc.)

Educational Events (cash flow management, mental health for small business owners, strategic tax planning for small business)

UIBC Social/Networking Events (meeting and networking with other small business owners at events like our August social, holiday party, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which of the following Advocacy initiatives are most important/valuable to you as a business owner (Check all that apply)

Lack of affordable commercial/retail space

Helping resolve local/neighborhood issues such as parking ordinances, construction problems, etc.

Lack of affordable housing (which increases financial needs of employees)

Leveling the playing field on tax issues such as Tangible Personal Property tax, etc.

Advocating for state level COVID relief/funding for small businesses

Issues around homelessness in metro areas and the impact on small businesses

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which educational topics would be most interested in seeing UIBC present during an upcoming educational event?

"Effective Time Management For Business Owners: Creating More Hours in the Day"

"Navigating Choosing a Credit Card Processor or Point-of-Sale System"

"How Lessons We Learned During the Pandemic Can Help us Prepare our Businesses for Future Challenges"

"How to Navigate Providing Affordable Employee Benefits"

"How to Hire and Retain the Best Employees"

"How to Deal with Challenging Online Reviews (Google, Yelp, etc.) and Build your Credibility Online"

"How to Market and Advertise More Effectively and Actually Track the Return on Your Investment"

"Location, Location, Location: How Controlling Your Brick and Mortar Location Can Make or Break Your Business"

"Cybersecurity: How to Prevent Security Breaches and Keep Your Company’s and Customer’s Data From Getting Stolen"

"Managing Cash Flow For Your Small Business"

"How to Make the Most of Salt Lake City's Business Resources (Revolving Loan Fund, Façade Grant Program, 'Buy Your Building' Initiative)"

"How to Work With the City and County on Issues Affecting Your Business"

"Ways to Manage Email So It Doesn't Manage You"

"Post-COVID: Pivoting to the 'New Normal' With Your Retail Business or Restaurant/Café"

"How to Reduce Your Business's Environmental Footprint"

"Securing Funding/Capital to Grow Your business"

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How interested are you in attending in person events during the remainder of 2021?

"I am very interested in attending in-person events. Name the location and I’m there!"

"I am only interested in attending an in-person event if all attendees have proof of COVID vaccination"

"I am only interested in attending outdoor events with social distancing"

"I am not interesting in attending in-person events (only online/Zoom events)"

"I am not interesting in attending in-person or online/Zoom events this year"

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* 6. What time of day would you prefer to attend events?

7:30-9am Breakfast

8:30-9:30am Breakfast

12:00noon – 1:30pm Lunch

5:30pm-7:00pm After work

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Is there anything else you would like to tell us about how UIBC may help you or your small business?

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* 8. Would you be interested in or available to join a UIBC planning meeting (either in person or via Zoom) to provide more feedback on your needs as a business owner and how UIBC may help your business?

2021 UIBC Planning Survey

Question Title

* 1. How long have you known about or been familiar with Utah Independent Business Coalition and/or Vest Pocket Business Coalition?

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* 2. Which UIBC services/support have you found to be most helpful/meaningful in the past? (Please check all that apply)

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* 3. Which of the following Advocacy initiatives are most important/valuable to you as a business owner (Check all that apply)

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* 4. Which educational topics would be most interested in seeing UIBC present during an upcoming educational event?

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* 5. How interested are you in attending in person events during the remainder of 2021?

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* 6. What time of day would you prefer to attend events?

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* 7. Is there anything else you would like to tell us about how UIBC may help you or your small business?

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* 8. Would you be interested in or available to join a UIBC planning meeting (either in person or via Zoom) to provide more feedback on your needs as a business owner and how UIBC may help your business?

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* 9. Would you kindly share your name?

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* 10. Would you please provide us with your email address?