This database is populated by responses from an online survey conducted
in February/March 2003 to gather general program and multimedia information
about the 507 programs (small business assistance programs or SBAPs).
The survey was conducted to facilitate information sharing between SBAP and
Small Business Ombudsman (SBO) programs nationwide. This
database has been developed from the survey responses to enable searching by
program, survey question, and keyword. The
Multimedia
Subcommittee (one of several new subcommittees created by the
National Steering Committee resulting from discussions on the future of the
507 programs) developed a number of questions in this survey. You can find
those questions searchable from a separate page (see Search Multimedia Questions
above). In addition, overall statistics are provided for applicable
questions posed on the survey. These statistics are provided based on
the surveys returned, and are not reflective of all the programs. Some
programs did not respond, some county/local programs responded, and a few programs included multiple surveys due
to very different SBAP and SBO programs in those states. Check back
often; as additional programs fill out surveys and as programs update
information, the database will change on a continuing basis (including
responses and statistics).
Thank you to all the programs that participated in this effort.
To those that didn't, please go back to the survey area and fill in your
form now (http://www.smallbiz-enviroweb.org/sba/survey/survey_list.html).
We welcome your responses! If you already filled out a survey but want
to edit/update your information, please email Audrey Zelanko.