Foundations Bank

Start-Up Businesses

Initial Client Survey

This survey is designed to assure that the Center for Business Growth steers each client to the right resources. The survey results will uncover what stage of planning and implementation your business is in.

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Name: (required)

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Address 1: (required)

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Address 2:

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City: (required)

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State: (required)

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Phone: (required)

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Email: (required)

What stage of business planning are you currently in?

Creation Phase -- very early stage, have an idea but no plan yet

Start-up Phase -- have a well-thought-out plan

Early Growth Phase -- recently opened for business and need help

Type of Business

Have you selected a company name? Yes No

If so, what is it?

Why do you want to run this business?

Define your target market? Who is likely to do business with your company?

Do you know who your competitors are? Yes No

If yes, please list some of your competitors here.

Have you spoken about your business with any consultants listed below? (check all that apply)

Do you have a written business plan? Yes No

Do you have a written marketing plan? Yes No

Have you estimated your start-up costs? Yes No

If so, what are your estimated start-up costs?

Have you explored your financing options
or how you will raise capital? Yes No

Please write a very brief resume of your business experience and past positions.