Business Counseling Survey

2012 Maine SBDC Business Counseling Survey Results

Did your request for assistance receive prompt attention?
Yes 93.14%
How did you hear about Small Business Development Center Counseling services
Telephone Book 0.00%
Chamber of Commerce 1.09%
Brochure 2.17%
Friend 27.17%
Newspaper 2.17%
SBA 6.52%
Financial Institution 15.22%
Other (includes the Internet) 32.61%
Did the assistance you receive help you make the decision whether or not to go into business?
Yes 43.00%
In general, how would you rate the consulting service you received?
Very Good 78.00%
Good 10.00%
In general, do you believe that as a result of having received these counseling servcies, your business will:
40.70% will Decrease operating costs
67.05% will Increase Profitability
55.17% will Increased sales
21.05% will Increase number of employees