2026 Survey

Welcome to the 2024 Raleigh Business Survey. This study is by local business owners & FOR local business owners. Your participation is vitally appreciated!

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General Information

Your Name (Stays Confidential)

Email (Stays Confidential)

Business Name (Stays Confidential)

Role Within Business
Founder Partner Executive Board Member Director

Years With Business
0-5 6-10 11-20 21+

Business Information

When was the business founded?

Average Number of Employees
0 1 to 15 16 to 30 31+

Number of primary partners/owners in business
2 3 4 5+

Number of Business Locations
0 1 to 5 6 to 10 10+

Does your business rent or own its main operating location(s)? If rent, how would you describe your lease stability?
Yes No

Is current founding body still involved?
Yes No

What is your biggest ongoing cost pressure?
Labor Rent Taxes Supply/Materials Interest

Is Your Business Currently:
Profitable Break Even Unprofitable

Growth & Changes

How many times have locations changed since inception?
0 1 2 3+

Do you foresee your a location change within the next 12 months?
Yes No

How many new locations has business opened since inception?
0 1 2 3+

Have you faced significant operational disruptions in the past 12 months? (supply chain, workforce shortages, financing, etc.)
Yes No

In the last 3 years, this business has:
Grown its number of employees Reduced its number of employees Kept the same amount of employees

Do you expect stronger, weaker, or similar growth next year compared to this yea
Stonger Weaker Similar

Business Foresight

Check the following challenges that are most significant currently

Supply

Demand

Workforce

Taxes

Debts

What do you see as your biggest challenge for the next 1–3 years?
Finding and retaining skilled employees Managing rising operational costs Securing affordable and flexible financing or capital Navigating changing regulations and tax policies Attracting and retaining customers in a competitive market

What type of resources would most improve your ability to succeed?
Financing Workforce Development Tax Relief Networking Technology Adoption Other

If other, please describe.

Relationships

Over the last 5 years, the number of suppliers relevant to operations has
Increased Decreased

Would losing any single current supplier critically effect your ability to operate?
Yes No

Are operations dependent on any single large customer/client/purchaser?
Yes No

Number of Recurring Customers/Clients
0-5 6-20 21-50 50+

Number of Customer/Clients Gained in Last 12 Months
0-5 6-20 21-50 50+

Number of Customers/Clients Lost in Last 12 Months
0-5 6-20 21-50 50+

Has the number of potential customers/clients increased or decreased in the last 3 years?
Increased Decreased

What types of collaboration with other local businesses would help you most?
Shared Marketing Shared Purchasing Power Referrals Advocacy Other

If other, please describe.

Advocacy and Support Needs

Which of the following areas do you believe local policymakers should prioritize for small businesses
Commercial Rent Access to Capital Workforce Training Healthcare Costs Taxes Regulations Permits

What are the top 3 obstacles limiting your business's growth right now?

Would you be interested in participating in a local small business roundtable or network to address shared challenges?
Yes No

What specific support (policy or community-driven) would most help your business thrive?

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2026 Survey

Welcome to the 2024 Raleigh Business Survey. This study is by local business owners & FOR local business owners. Your participation is vitally appreciated!

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