Respondents: 192
The NASE has long been a fervent supporter of federal small-business
programs that have a proven track record of efficiently aiding the self-employed
and micro-businesses, such as the SBA Office of Advocacy, the Small Business
Development Centers, and SCORE. With a new administration about to take office,
there is opportunity to improve and expand current small business federal
programs. Please take this short member survey regarding your experience and
opinions on these programs. 1. Please indicate which of the following small business assistance
programs and services supported by the federal government that you are aware of?
(Check all that apply)
18% Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) 10% Women Business Centers 14% SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) 20% SBA Business Loan programs (Basic 7(a) loan, Micro-Loan, 504 loan) 02% Office of the National Ombudsman for Fair Enforcement of Federal
Regulations 06% SBA Office of Advocacy 06% IRS National Taxpayer Advocate 07% Department of Labor’s Office of Small Business Programs 17% None
2. Have you ever utilized any services or programs listed above to assist
you with any aspect of starting and managing your business?
27% Yes 71% No 02% Do Not Know
3. If you have not utilized the services and programs mentioned above,
please indicate the reasons why you have not done so? (Check all that apply)
49% I was not aware of these free services 14% Did not need any assistance 09% I am not comfortable seeking assistance from the federal
government 10% Other 18% No opinion
4. In your opinion, are the small business services and programs offered
by the federal government valuable and helpful to the small
business/self-employed community?
34% Very Valuable 28% Somewhat Valuable 06% No Value 32% No Opinion
5. In your opinion, should increased funding for federal government
programs and agencies which assist the small business/self-employed community be
a priority of the new Obama Administration?
81% Yes 05% No 14% No Opinion