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SURVEY: The Stress of the Business Owner

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  • About this Survey

    Let’s face it, owning a business or managing a team is hard work. And unless someone has stood in your shoes, they may never know what you've been through. If you are like most you’ve managed, for the most part, to do it on your own.

    But you've somehow made it! That is quite an accomplishment. If you didn't realize it, here are the hard and true facts:

    • There are 32.5 million small business owners (defined as fewer than 500 employees) in the US which accounts for 99.5% of all US businesses (SBA, 2021).
    • Small business owners have been negatively impacted by the pandemic more than any other with over 70% shutting down in March 2020.
    • More than 20% of these businesses will shut down during the first year of operation (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021).
    • 50% will fail before the 5th year. If you subtract out business owners who open up franchised-type businesses, 85% will fail in that same time period.

    And the unfortunate reality is that many of the ones that are still in business are burnt out, stressed, and wondering if they will make it another year.

    But why do so many fail?

    Some research suggests the primary reason small businesses fail is due to the leaders failure to attract and retain quality talent (CNBC, 2019). In other words, they fail to develop quality hiring systems, training programs, and adequate compensation programs to motivate their team. In short, many business leaders may lack the knowledge (not the skillset) of how to intentionally build a culture that drives the performance required to run a successful business.

    Others believe the failure is due to a lack of adequate training, coaching, or finances. That is what this survey is about. We want to research the stress that you've gone through, and may still be going through on your journey to success.

    How the Data Will Be Used

    This longitudinal study will collect data and make a comparison between participants to find correlations in personality traits, characteristics, environment, and more so that others who travel down the same road have a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed.

    While we will use your data for our research and analysis, your identity will remain completely confidential. We will not sell your data or use it in any other way than what we just reported to you.

    Thank you for your participation in this very important project!
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  • Even in large corporations, the CEO will report to a Board of Directors. If a larger company has some control over your business operation, select "yes" below.
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  • Motivation and Engagement

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  • Market or environmental conditions such as inflation, competition, or parent company decisions are examples.
  • Many franchise-type organizations and large companies who hire contractors to run independent shops require sales and/or performance contracts to remain in business.
  • Sales Quotas, Support and Performance Measurement

  • Business Stress

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    • Money
    • Staff
    • Production Requirements
    • Competition
    • Lack of Work/Life Balance
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