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Please select your status (Select one)
 
Sole business owner
 
In partnership with a men
 
In partnership with a women
 
In artnership with both men and women
 
Other
 
 
 
 
How old is your company? (Select one)
 
Less than a year
 
Less than three years
 
Less than five years
 
Less than ten years
 
Over ten years
 
 
 
Which of the following category best describes the industry you work in? (Select Many if applicable)
 
Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal
 
Nutrition, home economics
 
Art, musique
 
Building, construction
 
Biology, chemistry, physics
 
Wood, paper, leather
 
Law, security, police
 
Economy, administration
 
Electricity, electronic
 
Education
 
Environment, nature
 
Hotels, restaurants, tourism
 
Graphic
 
Computer science, multimedia
 
Mechanic, watchmaking, metallurgy
 
Healthcare
 
Media, communication
 
Social science
 
Sport
 
Textiles, clothing, personal care
 
Transportation, logistics, vehicles
 
Sale, purchase
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Where did the capital come from during the start-up phase? (Select Many if applicable)
 
Personal savings
 
Private investor (s): family, friends, acquaintances..
 
Business angel (s)
 
Bank (s)
 
Competition
 
Crowdfunding
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What were the main reasons in your decision to start a business? (Select Many if applicable)
 
Solid experience and know-how
 
Good reputation
 
Self-confidence
 
Identified a great opportunity
 
Support from partners, friends, family
 
Support from mentors, business leaders, ORP etc..
 
Felt like it was time to look for my own destiny
 
Needed the flexibility to manage my own time
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Do you operate in the following markets? (Select Many if applicable)
 
Switzerland
 
Other parts of Europe
 
Asia
 
Africa
 
America
 
Oceania
 
Other
 

 
 
How difficult was it to accomplish the following tasks during the start-up phase?
Very difficult Moderately difficult No opinion Not difficult at all Not Applicable
Set apart from other competitors
Come up with an original idea
Respond to client needs
Get the funding
Find the labor force
Build partnership with other organizations
Get support from local authorities
Take over the business (e.g. purchase the company, parents retiring)
 
 
 
Are you planning to expand in another region? in another industry? What are the long-term ambitions of your business?
   
 
 
 
As of today, what are the main challenges faced by your company? Your industry?
   
 
 
 
Which category best describes your annual income?
 
Under $15,000
 
$15,000 - $29,999
 
$30,000 - $44,999
 
$45,000 - $59,999
 
$60,000 - $74,999
 
$75,000 - $89,999
 
$90,000 - $104,999
 
$105,000 - $119,999
 
$120,000 or more
 
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