The Skinny: Smal Business Survey

THE SKINNY: SMALL BUSINESS SURVEY Could you operate your business without access to broadband internet? 80% NO WAY! How has the internet played an important part in how you survived the recession? 80% T 70% 60% I am able to operate 20% NO, but I plan to 50% entirely virtually, which has 40% 60% YES enabled I am able to source freelance 30% - me to cut I have developed new online 18% NO It enables my staff to work from home costs 20% experts, efficiently & revenue 10% cost streams effectively 0% RESPONSE (%) Do you use social media to promote your business? Which social media network do you think is the most effective? RESPONSE (%) E in f You Tube 2% 6% 18% 20% How was your business affected by the recession? 55% Have you assessed your business' carbon footprint? e 32% 62% NO NOT REALLY AFFECTED 42% 21% POSITIVELY NO, but I plan to 27% 17% VERY NEGATIVELY YES How much capital did you need to start your business? £10,000 - £50,000 80% £50,000 -£100,000 £100,000 - £500,000 RESPONSE (%) £500,000 + 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% peopleperhour.com Jab done! SOURCE http://www.peopleperhour.com/Userfiles/File/PPH_Small_Business_Revien5.pdf