Take the 2011 Independent Business Survey

January 3, 2011

Click here
to take the 2011 Independent Business Survey.

This survey is for independently owned businesses and is completely confidential. It has only 13 questions and generally takes less than 5 minutes.

This survey has two goals:
1. To gauge how independent businesses are faring in today’s economy.
2. To assess whether people are more aware and supportive of locally owned, independent businesses.

The survey is being conducted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a national nonprofit research and educational organization, in partnership with several business organizations, including the Alliance of Independent Media Stores, the American Booksellers Association, the American Independent Business Alliance, American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, the National Bicycle Dealers Association, TriMega Purchasing Association, and many other trade associations and local business groups.

This is the 4th year in which this survey has been conducted. Last year, more than 1,800 businesses completed the survey and its findings were featured in over 200 stories in local and national news media. The survey provided unique and important data about the viability of independent businesses and the effectiveness of “buy local first” initiatives, and documented increased public support for independent businesses.

Click here to see our media release and graph from last year’s survey.

The results will be tabulated on Jan. 12, and a press release announcing results will be issued on Jan. 13.