Polls

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Which areas of business knowledge would you like to expand upon in 2011?

  • Marketing Knowledge (39%, 38 Votes)
  • Financial Literacy (29%, 28 Votes)
  • Social Media Expertise (27%, 26 Votes)
  • Communications Capabilities (27%, 26 Votes)
  • Organizational Skills (24%, 24 Votes)
  • Technology-Related Skills (15%, 15 Votes)
  • Governmental Regulations (11%, 11 Votes)

Total Voters: 98


How is your small business celebrating the holidays?

  • Company Party (78%, 14 Votes)
  • Nothing / Cutting Back (22%, 4 Votes)
  • Employee Bonuses (17%, 3 Votes)
  • Gift Exchange (17%, 3 Votes)
  • Holiday Cards (11%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 18


In what region is your small business operating?

  • Central Columbus / Downtown Area (42%, 26 Votes)
  • Northwest Columbus / Dublin / Hilliard / Worthington Area (21%, 13 Votes)
  • Northeast Columbus / Westerville / Gahanna / New Albany Area (11%, 7 Votes)
  • Mulitple Locations (10%, 6 Votes)
  • Southwest Columbus / Grove City =Area (6%, 4 Votes)
  • Northern Cities / Delaware & Union County Area (5%, 3 Votes)
  • Other Region (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Southeast Columbus / Reynoldsburg / Rickenbacker Area (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Eastern Cities / Licking & Fairfield County Area (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Western Cities / Madison County Area (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Southern Cities / Pickaway County Area (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 62


Which type of business are you interested in starting?

  • Food-Related Business or Restaurant (32%, 30 Votes)
  • Consulting Agency or Freelance Consultant (18%, 17 Votes)
  • Technology or Online Business (14%, 13 Votes)
  • Other (13%, 12 Votes)
  • Retail (non-food) Store or Shop (13%, 12 Votes)
  • Design or Development Business (9%, 9 Votes)
  • Manufacturing or Production Business (2%, 2 Votes)
  • Logistics or Transportation-based Business (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 95


What's the hardest part about starting a new business?

  • Acquiring Funding (52%, 34 Votes)
  • Refining a Good Idea (21%, 14 Votes)
  • Finding Information and Assistance (9%, 6 Votes)
  • Finding the Right Location (8%, 5 Votes)
  • Navigating Governmental Regulations (6%, 4 Votes)
  • Locating Partners/Employees (4%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 66