Home Business Questionnaire

Name

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Phone number

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Business Name

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Business Address

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Unified Business Identifier (UBI)

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What neighborhood is your business located in?

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Downtown

Overlake

Marymoor

Education Hill

North Redmond

Sammamish Valley

Willows / Rose Hill

Grass Lawn

Idylwood

Bear Creek

Southeast Redmond

Not located in Redmond

(Map: City of Redmond Neighborhoods Map at https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/56/Neighborhoods-PDF)

What industry does your business fall into? Select all that apply.

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Accommodation and Food Services

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Redmediation

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

Construction

Educational Services

Finance and Insurance

Health Care and Social Assistance

Information

Management of Companies and Enterprises

Manufacturing

Mining

Other Services (except Public Administration)

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Public Administration

Real Estate Rental and Leasing

Retail Trade

Transportation and Warehousing

Utilities

Wholesale Trade

Refer to the 2022 NAICS Manual for assistance classifying your business: https://www.naics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022_NAICS_Manual.pdf.

Describe the products or services your business provides.

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How many years has this business been operating?

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Less than one year

1 to 3 years

3 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

10 to 15 years

More than 15 years

Other (please specify)

11.

How many employees, including yourself, are part of the business?

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12.

Select the range that best represents your annual gross income earned from your home business.

Less than $5,000

$5,000 to $20,000

$20,000 to $30,000

$30,000 to $40,000

$40,000 to $60,000

$60,000 to $80,000

$80,000 to $100,000

More than $100,000

13.

For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement using the following scale:

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My business is growing at the rate I want.

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

I am able to attract enough clients or customers to sustain by business.

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

I am confident my business will continue operating for the next 12 months.

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

I have access to the funding needed to achieve my business goals.

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

I have the tools, equipment, technology, and resources I need to operate my business effectively.

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

My business has been affected by inflation and rising expenses.

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

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What challenges are you currently facing while operating your home business in Redmond? (Select all that apply)

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Finding affordable space for business operations.

Limited visibility of my home business among neighbors or Redmond residents.

Marketing or attracting customers/clients.

Access to capital or funding.

Networking or connecting with other businesses.

Cost of travel to events or business activities.

Tapping into the local market in Redmond.

Access to business resources or finding program that are relevant to my home business.

Navigating business licensing or permitting.

Other (please specify)

15.

Which opportunities would help your business the most? (Select all that apply)

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Marketing support (e.g., improving visibility, attracting customers, etc.)

Technical support (e.g., websites, digital tools, troubleshooting, etc.)

Access to funding/financial assistance

Help finding or applying for grants

Assistance navigating licensing, permitting, or other City processes

Moving into a commercial space

Networking with peers

Business planning/growth guidance

Mentorship

Technology adoption support (e.g., AI tools, digital platforms, etc.)

Other (please specify)

16.

What type of building do you operate your business in?

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Single-family

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) attached or detached

Townhome

Apartment

Mixed-Use

Other (please specify)

17.

Do your currently own or rent your business space?

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Own

Rent

Option 3

Other (please specify)

18.

Please describe the spaces you use for your home business. Include all relevant spaces, both inside and outside your home (e.g., storage units, garage, workspace, studio, etc.) and for each space. Please indicate how often you use it (daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, etc.).

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Does the space you work in provide sufficient opportunity for your typical work and for future growth?

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Yes

Somewhat. Anticipating changes or growth.

Other (please specify)

20.

What is the ideal space you see yourself moving into in the future? (Select all that apply)

Hosting spaces for short-term use (e.g., events, workshops, performances, etc.)

Temporary storage space

Makerspace/fabrication space (shared tools/equipment)

Co-working space

Communal art or creative working space

Pop-up or vendor space in Redmond

Office space

Retail storefront

Food truck

Mobile vending cart

Industrial or warehouse

Other (please specify)

21.

Which of the following features (included in current City incentives and codes) would you want in your ideal space? (Select all that apply)

High ceilings

Access to kitchen facilities (fridge, sink, water, coffee, etc.)

Access to natural light

High-voltage outlets

Loading dock

22.

Which additional features would you want in your ideal space? (Select all that apply)

Sound proofing

Specific flooring

Projectors

Professional sound system

Conference room amenities (desk, chairs, polycoms, etc.)

Fast internet

Event equipment (banquet tables, chairs, high top tables, etc.)

Cold storage

Other (please specify)

23.

How would this ideal space contribute to your business?

Allow for new business model

Increase customer base

Support larger operations

Other (please specify)

24.

When do you expect to begin looking for this ideal space?

1 to 2 years

2 to 3 years

More than 3 years from now

Other or uncertain (please specify)

25.

For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement using the following scale:

I am aware of resources provided by the City of Redmond and OneRedmond (Chamber of Commerce) that support home businesses.

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

I utilize the City's and/or OneRedmond's business education or support programs.

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

My business needs are met by the City of Redmond.

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

Being in Redmond is valuable to my business.

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

26.

If any, please expand on what value Redmond brings to your business.

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27.

What business partners or organizations are you connected with?

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28.

The City of Redmond's Economic Development division recently expanded. What city support systems and programming would you recommend we consider for the next five to ten years.

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29.

Would you be interested in receiving monthly e-newsletters regarding either business support services (e.g., study updates, resources, events, programs from the City or OneRedmond, etc.), or tourism?

Business Support Services (Economic Development ) e-newsletter

Tourism e-newsletter

If you indicated one or both e-newsletter, please include your preferred email below:

30.

Please include your email for e-newsletter distribution.

31.

Please share any additional thoughts or comments with us. Indicate if you'd like us to follow up with you directly.

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