ATTACHMENT B

FINAL CATI SCRIPT
10:	BEGIN
Current Phone: $N Phone: <PHONE>  Access Code:     Hello, this is (your name). I'm calling from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.  I am calling you about a research study we are conducting for USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS).  May I speak to (Respondent's name)? We had contacted you earlier about completing this interview by phone, is now a good time?  (IWR: If asks what is this about, say:" We are studying the challenges businesses are facing in today's tough economy.  We want to understand the linkages of what keeps businesses thriving with available resources.  The results from this study will be used by USDA to enhance its programs aimed at making U.S. businesses more resilient. The results will also be shared with Congress and other Federal and State agencies that assist businesses and develop programs.")
Speaking to R	1 		=> /CELL		
R not available / Set callback (GB, CB, HB)	2 		=> /INT01		
Non contacts (AM, BC, BZ, ED, NA)	3 		=> /INT02		
Refusals (R1, R2, R3, RP)	4 		=> /F10		
Non-working numbers (CC, DS, MP, WN)	5 		=> /VERFY		
Communication barrier (HC, LG)	6 		=> /INT03		
Other codes (DD, DP, OT, RN)	7 		=> /INT04		
Ineligibles (IE)	8 	I	=> /INT05		
Special project codes ()	9 	I	=> /INT99		
Web/Mail codes	10	I	=> /INT98		
 
17:	CELL 
First, for safety reasons, I need to ask if this is a cellular phone?      (IWR read only if necessary "By cellular telephone we mean a telephone that is mobile and usable outside of your neighborhood.")
=> /CONFD
si CELL=2
Yes	1				
No	2		=> CONFD		
Refuse	R		=> CONFD		
 
18:	CLSAF 
To ensure your safety and the safety of others can you please tell me if you are currently driving a motor vehicle.   (If yes say: "Sorry to have bothered you, it is our policy to not conduct surveys with people while they are driving, regardless if they are using bluetooth technology. We will call you back at another time." Do not take time to set a call back.)
Yes	1		=> /INT01		
No	2		=> CONFD		
Refuse	R		=> /REFUS		
 
19:	CONFD 
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0536-XXXX. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.  YOUR RESPONSE IS VOLUNTARY.  The information you provide will be used for statistical purposes only.  In accordance with the Confidential Information Protection provisions in Public Law 107-347, your responses will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed in identifiable form.  By law, everyone working on this ERS survey is subject to a jail term, a fine, or both if he/she discloses any information that could identify any confidential survey response.  For quality purpose only, this interview may be monitored by my supervisor.  If I come to any question you would prefer not to answer, just let me know and I will skip over it.  Okay?
Continue with survey	1		=> /Q01		
No - Try refusal prevention	2		=> /F10		
Not a good time - Call back later	3		=> /INT01		
 
42:	Q01 
First, what is your job title?
 
43:	Q02 
Approximately what year did this business begin operating at this location?
$E 1900 2011
Don't know	-8  				
Refuse	-9  				
 
44:	Q03 
What is the main product or service at this business location?
Enter response	01	O			
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
45:	Q04 
Does this business have ONLY ONE location or MORE THAN ONE location?
Only one location	01		=> Q05A		
More than one location	02				
Don't know	-8		=> Q05A		
Refuse	-9		=> Q05A		
 
46:	Q04A 
Is this location the business's headquarters or is it a branch location?
Headquarters	01				
Branch	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
47:	Q05A 
Please tell me how important each of the following factors are for locating this business in this community.  The first one is owner-ties to the area. Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for locating this business in this community?
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
48:	Q05B 
The next one is availability of low-cost labor. Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for locating this business in this community?
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
49:	Q05C 
(The next one is)     Available skilled labor pool.     (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for locating this business in this community?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
50:	Q05D 
(The next one is)     Access to transportation.     (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for locating this business in this community?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
51:	Q05E 
(The next one is)     Access to broadband or high speed internet.    (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for locating this business in this community?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
52:	Q05F 
(The next one is)     Access to material inputs.    (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for locating this business in this community?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
53:	Q05G 
(The next one is)     Access to customers.     (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for locating this business in this community?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
54:	Q05H 
(The next one is)     Government incentives.     (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for locating this business in this community?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
55:	Q05I 
(The next one is)     Low taxes.     (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for locating this business in this community?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
56:	Q05J 
The last one is     Strong or growing local economy.     (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for locating this business in this community?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
57:	Q05AA 
Please tell me how important each of the following factors are for making this community an attractive place to work.   The first one is  Opportunities for outdoor recreation.     Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for making this community an attractive place to work?
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
58:	Q05AB 
(Please tell me how important each of the following factors are for making this community an attractive place to work. )  The next one is    Scenic beauty  such as natural or architectural beauty.   Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for making this community an attractive place to work?
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
59:	Q05AC 
(Please tell me how important each of the following factors are for making this community an attractive place to work. )  (The next one is)     Climate.     (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for making this community an attractive place to work?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
60:	Q05AD 
(The next one is)     Access to arts and entertainment.     (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for making this community an attractive place to work?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
61:	Q05AE 
(The next one is)     Quality of local schools.     (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for making this community an attractive place to work?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
62:	Q05AF 
The last one is   Access to health care.     (Would you say this factor was not important, somewhat important, or very important for making this community an attractive place to work?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
63:	Q06 
What was the AVERAGE number of employees on YOUR PAYROLL in 2012, including all full-time and part-time workers?
$E 1 999999
Don't know	-8    				
Refuse	-9    				
 
64:	Q06A 
The next questions are about this business at this location.  Were there workers at this business NOT ON YOUR PAYROLL in 2012, such as independent contractor(s) or temporary workers?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q07A		
Don't know	-8		=> Q07A		
Refuse	-9		=> Q07A		
 
65:	Q06B 
What was the average number of such workers at this location in 2012? (We are referring to workers not on your payroll)
$E 1 999999
Don't know	-8    				
Refuse	-9    				
 
66:	EMPCH 
=> Q07A
sinon => INT30
si Q06>4
 
67:	INT30 
Thank you for your time, but we are currently only interviewing businesses with 5 or more employees.
Ineligible - Less than 5 employees	I5		=> /END		
 
68:	Q07A 
During the past 12 months, did this business offer a health insurance option for any employees?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
69:	Q07B 
During the past 12 months, did this business offer a retirement plan?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
70:	Q07C 
(During the past 12 months, did this business)     Pay for employee education, professional development or training?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
71:	Q07D 
(During the past 12 months, did this business)     Offer paid maternity, paternity, or family leave?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
72:	Q07E 
(During the past 12 months, did this business)     Have an employee-ownership plan?      (IWR Definition:  Profit sharing or company stock)
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
73:	Q07F 
(During the past 12 months, did this business)     Offer paid time off in order for employees to volunteer?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
74:	Q08A 
How many employees are managers at this location?        (IWR Definition:  Managers are workers who direct or oversee operations.)
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
75:	Q08B 
How many employees are professionals (at this location)?          (IWR Definition:  Professionals are workers who receive a license or credential such as engineers, or accountants.)
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
76:	Q09 
In the following questions, workforce is defined as all employees aside from managers and professionals.  For 2012, what is your best estimate of the average hourly wage for your non-salaried workers at this location?
$R 1.00 999.99
No non-salaried workers	-6    				
Don't know	-8    				
Refuse	-9    				
 
77:	Q10AP 
In 2012, at this location, what percent of employees were in the occupational category of   Management and professional?    (IWR Note if respondent indicates they would prefer to answer in numbers choose -5 and you will skip to this same series of questions asking numbers rather than percent.)
$E 0 100
R prefers to answer in numbers	-5 		=> Q10AN		
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
78:	Q10BP 
(In 2012, at this location,)   What percent of employees were in the occupational category of   Services?     (IWR Note if respondent indicates they would prefer to answer in numbers choose -5 and you will skip to this same series of questions asking numbers rather than percent.)
$E 0 100
R prefers to answer in numbers	-5 		=> Q10AN		
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
79:	Q10CP 
(In 2012, at this location,)   (what percent of employees were in the occupational category of)  The next one is  Sales and office support?  (IWR Note if respondent indicates they would prefer to answer in numbers choose -5 and you will skip to this same series of questions asking numbers rather than percent.)
$E 0 100
R prefers to answer in numbers	-5 		=> Q10AN		
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
80:	Q10DP 
(In 2012, at this location,)   (what percent of employees were in the occupational category of)  (The next one is)  Natural resources, construction, and maintenance?
$E 0 100
R prefers to answer in numbers	-5 		=> Q10AN		
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
81:	Q10EP 
(In 2012, at this location,)   (what percent of employees were in the occupational category of)  The last one is  Production, transportation, and material moving?
$E 0 100
R prefers to answer in numbers	-5 		=> Q10AN		
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
82:	Q10AN 
In 2012, at this location, how many employees were in the occupational category of   Management and professional?
$E 1 999999
Don't know	-8    				
Refuse	-9    				
 
83:	Q10BN 
(In 2012, at this location,)   How many employees were in the occupational category of   Services?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
84:	Q10CN 
(In 2012, at this location,)   (how many employees were in the occupational category of)  The next one is  Sales and office support?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
85:	Q10DN 
(In 2012, at this location,)   (how many employees were in the occupational category of)  (The next one is)  Natural resources, construction, and maintenance?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
86:	Q10EN 
(In 2012, at this location,)   (how many employees were in the occupational category of)  The last one is  Production, transportation, and material moving?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
87:	Q10A 
In 2012, what was the minimum educational level needed for the occupational category of management and professional.    Was it . . .
Less than high school or no specific education	01				
At least HS diploma or GED	02				
At least Assoc degree/vocational certification	03				
At least four-year college degree	04				
More than four-year college degree	05				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
88:	Q10B 
(In 2012,)   What was the minimum educational level needed for the occupational category of services?   Was it . .
Less than high school or no specific education	01				
At least HS diploma or GED	02				
At least Assoc degree/vocational certification	03				
At least four-year college degree	04				
More than four-year college degree	05				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
89:	Q10C 
(In 2012, what was the minimum educational level needed for the occupational category of)  The next one is  Sales and office support.   (Was it...)
Less than high school or no specific education	01				
At least HS diploma or GED	02				
At least Assoc degree/vocational certification	03				
At least four-year college degree	04				
More than four-year college degree	05				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
90:	Q10D 
(In 2012, what was the minimum educational level needed for the occupational category of)  (The next one is)  Natural resources, construction, and maintenance.  (Was it...)
Less than high school or no specific education	01				
At least HS diploma or GED	02				
At least Assoc degree/vocational certification	03				
At least four-year college degree	04				
More than four-year college degree	05				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
91:	Q10E 
(In 2012, what was the minimum educational level needed for the occupational category of)  The last one is  Production, transportation, and material moving.  (Was it...)
Less than high school or no specific education	01				
At least HS diploma or GED	02				
At least Assoc degree/vocational certification	03				
At least four-year college degree	04				
More than four-year college degree	05				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
92:	Q11 
Is any part of the workforce unionized or covered by a collective bargaining agreement?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
93:	Q12 
In the last 3 years, has finding qualified applicants for your workforce, not including managers and professionals, been very difficult, somewhat difficult, or not difficult?
Very difficult	01				
Somewhat difficult	02				
Not difficult	03		=> Q13		
Don't know	-8		=> Q13		
Refuse	-9		=> Q13		
 
94:	Q12A 
Why has it been difficult to find qualified applicants for your workforce?   Is this due to the quality of the labor pool?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
95:	Q12B 
(Why has it been difficult to find qualified applicants for your workforce?)     Is this due to increases in required skills and knowledge?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
96:	Q12C 
(Is this due to an)     Insufficient number of workers available locally?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
97:	Q12D 
(Is this due to)  Limited interest among job seekers for openings at this business?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
98:	Q13 
Does this business have written position descriptions?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q14A		
Don't know	-8		=> Q14A		
Refuse	-9		=> Q14A		
 
99:	Q13A 
Are training requirements documented in those position descriptions?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q14A		
Don't know	-8		=> Q14A		
Refuse	-9		=> Q14A		
 
100:	Q13B 
Does this business track whether employees complete or if they have already completed these training requirements?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
101:	Q14A 
Please tell me if the following technologies are currently used at this business.  Does this business currently use personal computers or laptops, not including smart phones?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q17A		
Don't know	-8		=> Q17A		
Refuse	-9		=> Q17A		
 
102:	Q14B 
Does this business use broadband or high speed internet?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
103:	Q14C 
Does this business use the Internet for sales of products or services (also known as e-commerce)?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
104:	Q14D 
Are supplies purchased over the Internet (also known as e-procurement)?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
105:	Q14E 
Is this business currently using web advertising?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
106:	Q14F 
Does this business market by direct email?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
107:	Q14G 
Does this business currently use social media, such as LinkedIn or Facebook?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
108:	Q14H 
Does this business issue smart phones to (any) employees?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
109:	Q14I 
Does this business use RFID readers or optical scanners (such as hand held scanners)?   (IWR: RFID is read as R-F-I-D)
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
110:	Q14J 
Does this business use computer software specifically designed for your business or industry?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
111:	Q14K 
Does this business use an integrated enterprise resource planning system, such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics?     (IWR Prompt: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or Oracle Applications include functions for accounting, logistics, human resources, and/or sales management, along with other functions).
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
112:	Q14L 
Does this business use a stand alone supply chain, logistics management software?     (IWR: standalone means software that is used independently of other software to provide a specific set of services.)
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
113:	Q14M 
Does this business use a stand alone customer relationship management software?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
114:	Q15 
What percent of this business's sale of products or services comes from the internet?
$E 0 100
=> +1
si Q14C<>01
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
115:	Q16 
What percent of your workforce, not including managers and professionals, use computers on a daily basis?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
116:	Q17A 
Next we would like to ask about factors that may limit a business's use of information and communications technology. Has the cost of equipment and software limited this business's use of technologies?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
117:	Q17B 
Has the cost of information and communications services limited this business's use of technology?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
118:	Q17C 
(Has the)     Lack of access to adequate broadband or high speed internet?     (limited this business's use of technology?)
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
119:	Q17D 
(Has the)     Lack of knowledge?     (Limited this business's use of technology?)
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
120:	Q17E 
Does this business have difficulty integrating new technologies into the current way you do business?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
121:	Q18A 
Next we would like to know the main sources businesses' use to learn about new opportunities or ways of doing things. How valuable are your SUPPLIERS as a source of new information? Would you say not at all valuable, somewhat valuable or very valuable?
Not at all valuable	01				
Somewhat valuable	02				
Very valuable	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
122:	Q18B 
How valuable are your CUSTOMERS as a source of new information? Would you say not at all valuable, somewhat valuable or very valuable?
Not at all valuable	01				
Somewhat valuable	02				
Very valuable	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
123:	Q18C 
(How valuable are)     Other business people in your industry (as a source of new information)?     (Would you say not at all valuable, somewhat valuable or very valuable?)
Not at all valuable	01				
Somewhat valuable	02				
Very valuable	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
124:	Q18D 
(How valuable are)     Other business people NOT in your industry (as a source of new information)?     (Would you say not at all valuable, somewhat valuable or very valuable?)
Not at all valuable	01				
Somewhat valuable	02				
Very valuable	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
125:	Q18E 
(How valuable are)     Business or trade association conferences or publications (as a source of new information)?     (Would you say not at all valuable, somewhat valuable or very valuable?)
Not at all valuable	01				
Somewhat valuable	02				
Very valuable	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
126:	Q18F 
(How valuable are)     Your own employees (as a source of new information)?     (Would you say not at all valuable, somewhat valuable or very valuable?)
Not at all valuable	01				
Somewhat valuable	02				
Very valuable	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
127:	Q18G 
(How valuable is)     Media?    (such as newspapers, television, and internet (as a source of new information)? (Would you say not at all valuable, somewhat valuable or very valuable?)
Not at all valuable	01				
Somewhat valuable	02				
Very valuable	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
128:	Q18H 
(How valuable are)     Private consultants (as a source of new information)?     (Would you say not at all valuable, somewhat valuable or very valuable?)
Not at all valuable	01				
Somewhat valuable	02				
Very valuable	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
129:	Q18I 
(How valuable are)     University extension, community colleges, or business schools (as a source of new information)?    (Would you say not at all valuable, somewhat valuable or very valuable?)
Not at all valuable	01				
Somewhat valuable	02				
Very valuable	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
130:	Q19A 
Are your suppliers that are your most valuable sources of information, located in your community, outside of your community within a reasonable drive, or beyond a reasonable drive?
=> +1
si Q18A<>3
In your community	01				
Outside community within a reasonable drive	02				
Beyond a reasonable drive	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
131:	Q19B 
Are your customers that are your most valuable sources of information, located in your community, outside of your community within a reasonable drive, or beyond a reasonable drive?
=> +1
si Q18B<>3
In your community	01				
Outside community within a reasonable drive	02				
Beyond a reasonable drive	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
132:	Q19C 
Are other business people in your industry that are your most valuable sources of information, located in your community, outside of your community within a reasonable drive, or beyond a reasonable drive?
=> +1
si Q18C<>3
In your community	01				
Outside community within a reasonable drive	02				
Beyond a reasonable drive	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
133:	Q19D 
Are other business people not in your industry that are your most valuable sources of information, located in your community, outside of your community within a reasonable drive, or beyond a reasonable drive?
=> +1
si Q18D<>3
In your community	01				
Outside community within a reasonable drive	02				
Beyond a reasonable drive	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
134:	Q20A 
Approximately what percent of 2012 final shipments or billed services went to local customers that are within a reasonable drive of this business?
$E 0 100
No sales in 2012	-6 		=> Q21		
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
135:	Q20B 
Approximately what percent of 2012 final shipments or billed services went to customers who are within the rest of the United States beyond a reasonable drive  (not including those within a reasonable drive)?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
136:	Q20C 
Approximately what percent of 2012 final shipments or billed services went to international customers?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
137:	Q20SU 
Sums Q20A-Q20C
=> *
si SMR(0,Q20A,Q20B,Q20C)
 
138:	Q20CH 
I'm sorry, but those percentages do not add up to 100%  These are the numbers I have:  <Q20A>% went to local customers within a reasonable drive <Q20B>% went to customers in the rest of the United States and  <Q20C>% went to international customers. Totaling <Q20SU>%  Are there any of those you would like to change?
=> +1
si (Q20SU==100)
Changes % to local customers	01		=> /Q20A		
Changes % to U.S. customers	02		=> /Q20B		
Changes % to international customers	03		=> /Q20C		
Go with the numbers given	04				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
139:	Q21 
Was this location in business in 2007?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q22A		
Don't know	-8		=> Q22A		
Refuse	-9		=> Q22A		
 
140:	Q21A 
What is your best guess of the percent of 2007 final shipments or billed services that went to local customers, within a reasonable drive of this location?
$E 0 100
No sales in 2007	-6 		=> Q22A		
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
141:	Q21B 
What is your best guess of the percent of 2007 final shipments or billed services that went to customers who are within the rest of the United States beyond a reasonable drive  (not including those within a reasonable drive)?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
142:	Q21C 
What is your best guess of the percent of 2007 final shipments or billed services that went to international customers?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
143:	Q21SU 
Sums Q21A-Q21C
=> *
si SMR(0,Q21A,Q21B,Q21C)
 
144:	Q21CH 
I'm sorry, but those percentages do not add up to 100%  These are the numbers I have:  <Q21A>% went to local customers within a reasonable drive <Q21B>% went to customers in the rest of the United States and  <Q21C>% went to international customers. Totaling <Q21SU>%  Are there any of those you would like to change?
=> +1
si (Q21SU==100)
Changes % to local customers	01		=> /Q21A		
Changes % to U.S. customers	02		=> /Q21B		
Changes % to international customers	03		=> /Q21C		
Go with the numbers given	04				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
145:	Q22A 
In 2012 what percent of goods and services sold by this business were sold to other businesses?
$E 0 100
No sales in 2012	-6 		=> Q23		
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
146:	Q22B 
In 2012 what percent of goods and services sold by your business were sold to government?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
147:	Q22C 
In 2012 what percent of goods and services sold by your business were sold to individuals?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
148:	Q23 
Is the CURRENT market for your products or services growing, stable, declining, mixed (that is some are declining and others are growing), or are you uncertain?
Growing	01				
Stable	02				
Declining	03				
Mixed	04				
Uncertain	05				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
149:	Q24 
Does this business require employees to DOCUMENT good work practices and lessons learned?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
150:	Q25 
How often does this business monitor customer satisfaction through analysis of complaints, customer satisfaction surveys, focus groups, or other methods? Would you say never, occasionally or regularly?
Never	01				
Occasionally	02				
Regularly	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
151:	Q26 
How often are processes changed to fix problems identified through customer complaints? Would you say never, occasionally or regularly?
Never	01				
Occasionally	02				
Regularly	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
152:	Q27A 
Next I am going to ask about any new services and methods that your business might have introduced in the last 3 years.   In the last 3 years did this business produce any new or significantly improved goods (or products)?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
153:	Q27B 
In the last 3 years did this business provide any new or significantly improved SERVICES?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
154:	Q27C 
(In the last 3 years did this business introduce)     New or significantly improved methods of manufacturing or producing goods or services?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
155:	Q27D 
(In the last 3 years did this business introduce )     New or significantly improved logistics, delivery, or distribution methods for your inputs, goods, or services?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
156:	Q27E 
(In the last 3 years did this business introduce )     New or significantly improved support activities for your processes?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
157:	Q27F 
(In the last 3 years did this business introduce )     New or significant improvements in your marketing methods?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
158:	Q28A 
In the last 3 years did this business have any improvement or innovation activities that were abandoned?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
159:	Q28B 
In the last 3 years did this business have any improvement or innovation activities that were incomplete?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
160:	Q29SK 
(Programmer; if all of the Q27A through Q27F are no, dk, rf AND Q28a=2,D,R and Q28b=2,D,R, ask go to Q29A  else go to Q30A)
=> Q30A
sinon => Q29A
si Q27A=01 OR Q27B=01 OR Q27C=01 OR Q27D=01 OR Q27E=01 OR Q27F=01 OR Q28A=01 OR Q28B=01
 
161:	Q29A 
Please tell us why improvement or innovation activities been not been necessary or possible for this business?
Enter response	01	O	=> Q35A		
Not applicable	-7		=> Q35A		
Don't know	-8		=> Q35A		
Refuse	-9		=> Q35A		
 
162:	Q30A 
Now I am going to read a list of improvements you may have made to any new or significantly improved GOODS or SERVICES sold by this business in 2012.  In 2012, did this business sell any new or significantly improved GOODS OR SERVICES with improved performance?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
163:	Q30B 
In 2012, did this business sell any new or significantly improved GOODS OR SERVICES that were more user-friendly?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
164:	Q30C 
(In 2012, did this business sell any new or significantly improved GOODS OR SERVICES that)     Reduced costs?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
165:	Q30D 
(In 2012, did this business sell any new or significantly improved GOODS OR SERVICES with)     New features?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
166:	Q30E 
(In 2012, did this business sell any new or significantly improved GOODS OR SERVICES with)     New service capabilities?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
167:	Q31 
In last three years, did this business start selling any new or significantly improved goods or services BEFORE your competitors in at least one of your markets? (Please include all products even if it was available in another market.)
Yes	01				
No	02				
Uncertain	03				
Refuse	-9				
 
168:	Q32 
In 2012, what percent of this business's SALES came from new or significantly improved GOODS OR SERVICES?
$E 0 100
Don't know	-8 				
Refuse	-9 				
 
169:	Q33A 
In the last 3 years, did this business engage in any of the following innovation-related activities? The first one is in-house research and development, to increase knowledge or devise innovations?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
170:	Q33B 
In the last 3 years did this business purchase research and development from research organizations or other branches of this business?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
171:	Q33C 
In the last 3 years did this business conduct in-house design activities (to improve aesthetics of product or a product's packaging)?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
172:	Q33D 
(In the last 3 years did this business)     Purchase design services?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
173:	Q33E 
(In the last 3 years did this business)     Purchase machinery, equipment, computers or software to implement innovations?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
174:	Q33F 
(In the last 3 years did this business)    Purchase or license patents or inventions to implement innovations?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
175:	Q33G 
(In the last 3 years did this business)     Purchase knowledge or expertise to implement innovations?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
176:	Q33H 
(In the last 3 years did this business)     Plan, engineer, design, or conduct development work to implement innovations?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
177:	Q33I 
(In the last 3 years did this business)     Train staff to develop or introduce innovations?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
178:	Q33J 
(In the last 3 years did this business conduct)     Market research, advertising, or other marketing activities linked to implementing innovations?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
179:	Q34A 
In the current environment, if excess cash were available how likely would this business provide additional training of employees? Would you say not at all likely, probably, or most definitely?
Not at all likely	01				
Probably	02				
Most definitely	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
180:	Q34B 
(In the current environment, if excess case were available)     How likely would this business repay debt? Would you say not at all likely, probably, or most definitely?
Not at all likely	01				
Probably	02				
Most definitely	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
181:	Q34C 
(In the current environment, if excess case were available)     How likely would this business provide a reserve or cushion? Would you say not at all likely, probably, or most definitely?
Not at all likely	01				
Probably	02				
Most definitely	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
182:	Q34D 
(In the current environment, if excess case were available)     How likely would this business fund additional innovation projects? Would you say not at all likely, probably, or most definitely?
Not at all likely	01				
Probably	02				
Most definitely	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
183:	Q34E 
(In the current environment, if excess case were available)     How likely would this business fund additional investment projects such as replacing old equipment or for expansion? Would you say not at all likely, probably, or most definitely?
Not at all likely	01				
Probably	02				
Most definitely	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
184:	Q35A 
Please tell me if this business produces products or provides services in any of the following five green sectors. Does this business produce renewable energy?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
185:	Q35B 
Does this business increase energy efficiency?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
186:	Q35C 
(Does this business)   Conserve natural resources?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
187:	Q35D 
(Does this business)   Prevent, reduce or clean up pollution?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
188:	Q35E 
(Does this business)   Produce clean transportation fuels?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
189:	Q36 
In the last 3 years did this business participate in any patent applications?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q37A		
Don't know	-8		=> Q37A		
Refuse	-9		=> Q37A		
 
190:	Q36A 
In the last 3 years how many patent applications did this business participate in?
$E 1 99
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
191:	Q36B 
In the last 3 years how many patent applications were successful?
$E 1 99
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
192:	Q37A 
In the last 3 years did this business register an industrial design?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
193:	Q37B 
In the last 3 years did this business   register a trademark?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
194:	Q37C 
(In the last 3 years did this business)   Produce materials eligible for copyright?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
195:	Q37D 
In the last 3 years did this business)   Use trade secret protections?    (DEF: "Trade secret protections such as non-disclosure agreements, or non-compete clause or sought remedies for misappropriation")
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
196:	Q38 
During the economic recession period between 2008 and 2009, to what extent did this business commit resources to innovate? Would you say this business increased resources for innovation activities, there was no change in innovation resources, or was there a delay or decrease in resources for innovation?
Increase resources for innovation activities	01				
There was no change in innovation resources	02				
Decrease resources for innovation	03				
Not applicable, e.g. not in business at that time	04				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
197:	Q39 
Compared to 2012, in this current year (2013) would you say resources for innovations at this business have been increased, kept the same or decreased?  (NOTE: If the project does not start until 2013 this wording will be incorrect.)
Increased	01				
Kept the same	02				
Decreased	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
198:	Q40A 
Over the last 3 years has this business increased the variety of goods or services it has offered?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
199:	Q40B 
Over the last 3 years has this business increased their market share or entered new markets?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
200:	Q40C 
(Over the last 3 years has this business)     Begun exporting goods or services?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
201:	Q40D 
(Over the last 3 years has this business)     Reduced time to respond to customer needs?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
202:	Q40E 
(Over the last 3 years has this business)     Improved flexibility of production or service provision?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
203:	Q40F 
(Over the last 3 years has this business)     Increased capacity of production or service provision?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
204:	Q40G 
(Over the last 3 years has this business)     Reduced labor costs per unit output?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
205:	Q40H 
(Over the last 3 years has this business)     Reduced materials and energy required per unit output?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
206:	Q40I 
(Over the last 3 years has this business)     Improved employee satisfaction or reduced worker turnover?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
207:	Q41A 
Next we would like to ask about factors related to this business's location. For each one please tell us whether it is NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business's ability to compete.   The first one is zoning or development regulations.  Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
208:	Q41B 
The next one is vitality of local economy.   (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
209:	Q41C 
(The next one is)     Access to financial, legal, and other business services.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
210:	Q41D 
(The next one is)     Access to equipment and software suppliers.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
211:	Q41E 
(The next one is)     Access to training courses.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
212:	Q41F 
(The next one is)     Access to transportation or freight forwarding facilities and services.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
213:	Q41G 
(The next one is)     Availability of broadband or high speed internet.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
214:	Q41H 
(The next one is)     Local availability of mobile or cellular service.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
215:	Q41I 
(The next one is)     Local roads and bridges.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
216:	Q41J 
(The next one is)     Cost of facilities and land.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
217:	Q41K 
(The next one is)     Attractiveness of area to managers and professionals.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
218:	Q41L 
(The next one is)     Quality of primary and secondary schools.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
219:	Q41M 
(The next one is)     Environmental regulations.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
220:	Q41N 
(The next one is)     State and local tax rate.     (Is this NOT A PROBLEM, A MINOR PROBLEM, or A MAJOR PROBLEM for this business?)
Not a problem	01				
A minor problem	02				
A major problem	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
221:	Q42A1 
Please tell me how involved in promoting business are the following institutions in your community. The first one is development effort by the local government at the village, town or city level.  Is it not at all active or not present,  somewhat active, or very active within your community?
Not at all active or not present	01				
Somewhat active	02				
Very active	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
222:	Q42A2 
The next one is development effort by the local government at the county level.  Is it not at all active or not present,  somewhat active, or very active within your community?
Not at all active or not present	01				
Somewhat active	02				
Very active	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
223:	Q42A3 
(The next one is development effort by the local government at the)     Regional or multi-county level.    (Is it not at all active or not present,  somewhat active, or very active within your community?)
Not at all active or not present	01				
Somewhat active	02				
Very active	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
224:	Q42B 
(The next one is development effort by)     Business associations (such as the Chamber of Commerce).   (Is it not at all active or not present,  somewhat active, or very active within your community?)
Not at all active or not present	01				
Somewhat active	02				
Very active	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
225:	Q42C 
(The next one is)     College, university or extension support for local business.   (Is it not at all active or not present,  somewhat active, or very active within your community?)
Not at all active or not present	01				
Somewhat active	02				
Very active	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
226:	Q42D 
(The next one is)    Community foundations or nonprofit organizations.    (Is it not at all active or not present,  somewhat active, or very active within your community?)
Not at all active or not present	01				
Somewhat active	02				
Very active	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
227:	Q42E 
(The next one is)     Local investors.    (Is it not at all active or not present,  somewhat active, or very active within your community?)
Not at all active or not present	01				
Somewhat active	02				
Very active	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
228:	Q42F 
The last one is     Banks.    (Is it not at all active or not present,  somewhat active, or very active within your community?)
Not at all active or not present	01				
Somewhat active	02				
Very active	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
229:	Q42AA 
How much civic leadership does THIS business provide in the community is it none, some, or a lot?
None	01				
Some	02				
A lot	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
230:	Q43 
Do you have a good understanding of the decisions that led to the founding of this business?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q44A		
Don't know	-8		=> Q44A		
Refuse	-9		=> Q44A		
 
231:	Q43A 
Was the business originally founded around a new or customized product or service that was created by one of the founders of the business?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q44A		
Don't know	-8		=> Q44A		
Refuse	-9		=> Q44A		
 
232:	Q43B 
Thinking about this new or customized product or service, why was it originally developed? Was it because one of the founders created it for personal use, one of the founders created it for use at a previous job or business, or one of the founders identified a business opportunity?
One of the founders created it for personal use	01				
One of the founders created it for use at a previous job or business	02				
One of the founders identified a business opportunity	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
233:	Q44A 
The final section of the survey is to assess which types of government-sponsored programs are the most helpful to businesses.  In the last 3 years has this business used direct loans from a government agency (such as a USDA B&I Direct Loan)?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q44B		
Don't know	-8		=> Q44B		
Refuse	-9		=> Q44B		
 
234:	Q44A1 
How important were direct loans from government agencies?  Was this program not important, somewhat important, or very important?
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
235:	Q44B 
In the last 3 years has this business used government insurance or guarantee for loans?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q44C		
Don't know	-8		=> Q44C		
Refuse	-9		=> Q44C		
 
236:	Q44B1 
(The next one is) How important were government insurance or guarantee for loans?  Was this program not important, somewhat important, or very important?
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
237:	Q44C 
In the last 3 years has this business used revolving loan funds run by a nonprofit or government organization?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q44D		
Don't know	-8		=> Q44D		
Refuse	-9		=> Q44D		
 
238:	Q44C1 
(The next one is)     How important were revolving loan funds run by a nonprofit or government organization?      (Was this program not important, somewhat important, or very important?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
239:	Q44D 
In the last 3 years has this business used tax incentives by state or local government, including enterprise zones, urban revitalization areas, or Tax Increment Financing Districts?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q44E		
Don't know	-8		=> Q44E		
Refuse	-9		=> Q44E		
 
240:	Q44D1 
(The next one is)     How important were tax incentives by state or local government, including enterprise zones, urban revitalization areas, or Tax Increment Financing Districts?      (Was this program not important, somewhat important, or very important?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
241:	Q44E 
In the last 3 years has this business used government-assisted industrial parks or business incubators?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q44F		
Don't know	-8		=> Q44F		
Refuse	-9		=> Q44F		
 
242:	Q44E1 
(The next one is)     How important were government-assisted industrial parks or business incubators?      (Was this program not important, somewhat important, or very important?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
243:	Q44F 
In the last 3 years has this business used government-funded technology assistance programs?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q44G		
Don't know	-8		=> Q44G		
Refuse	-9		=> Q44G		
 
244:	Q44F1 
(The next one is)     How important were government-funded technology assistance programs?      (Was this program not important, somewhat important, or very important?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
245:	Q44G 
In the last 3 years has this business used government-assisted worker-training programs?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q44H		
Don't know	-8		=> Q44H		
Refuse	-9		=> Q44H		
 
246:	Q44G1 
(The next one is)     How important were government-assisted worker-training programs?      (Was this program not important, somewhat important, or very important?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
247:	Q44H 
In the last 3 years has this business used National Innovation Marketplace?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45A		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45A		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45A		
 
248:	Q44H1 
(The next one is)     How important was the National Innovation Marketplace?      (Was this program not important, somewhat important, or very important?)
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
249:	Q45 
Did this business try to borrow money for any purpose over the past three years?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q47		
Don't know	-8		=> Q47		
Refuse	-9		=> Q47		
 
250:	Q45A 
Did this business try to borrow money for any purpose over the past three years from a commercial bank?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45B		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45B		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45B		
 
251:	Q45A1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from the commercial bank?
All	01				
Some	02				
None	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
252:	Q45B 
Did this business try to borrow money for any purpose over the past three years from a savings and loan or credit union?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45C		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45C		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45C		
 
253:	Q45B1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from the savings and loan or credit union?
Not important	01				
Somewhat important	02				
Very important	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
254:	Q45C 
(The next one is)     Finance or leasing company?  (Did this business try to borrow money from this source for any purpose over the past three years?)
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45D		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45D		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45D		
 
255:	Q45C1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from the finance or leasing company?
All	01				
Some	02				
None	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
256:	Q45D 
(The next one is)     Insurance or mortgage company?    (Did this business try to borrow money from this source for any purpose over the past three years?)
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45E		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45E		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45E		
 
257:	Q45D1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from the insurance or mortgage company?
All	01				
Some	02				
None	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
258:	Q45E 
(The next one is)     Family or friends?  (Did this business try to borrow money from this source for any purpose over the past three years?)
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45F		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45F		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45F		
 
259:	Q45E1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from family or friends?
All	01				
Some	02				
None	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
260:	Q45F 
(The next one is)     Federal, state or local government?   (Did this business try  to borrow money from this source for any purpose over the past three years?)
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45G		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45G		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45G		
 
261:	Q45F1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from a federal, state or local government?
All	01				
Some	02				
None	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
262:	Q45G 
(The next one is)     Credit or advance from a customer?    (Did this business try to borrow money from this source for any purpose over the past three years?)
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45H		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45H		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45H		
 
263:	Q45G1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from a credit or advance from a customer?
All	01				
Some	02				
None	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
264:	Q45H 
(The next one is)     Angel capital funding?    (Did this business try to borrow money from this source for any purpose over the past three years?)
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45I		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45I		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45I		
 
265:	Q45H1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from angel capital funding?
All	01				
Some	02				
None	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
266:	Q45I 
(The next one is)     Venture capital funding?    (Did this business try to borrow money from this source for any purpose over the past three years?)
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45J		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45J		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45J		
 
267:	Q45I1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from venture capital funding?
All	01				
Some	02				
None	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
268:	Q45J 
(The next one is)     Personal sources of funds, other than personal credit cards?    (Did this business try to borrow money from this source for any purpose over the past three years?)
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45K		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45K		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45K		
 
269:	Q45J1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from personal sources of funds, other than personal credit cards?
All	01				
Some	02				
None	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
270:	Q45K 
(The next one is)     Personal home equity loan?    (Did this business try to borrow money from this source for any purpose over the past three years?)
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45L		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45L		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45L		
 
271:	Q45K1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from a personal home equity loan?
All	01				
Some	02				
None	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
272:	Q45L 
(The next one is)     Other personal loan?    (Did this business try to borrow money from this source for any purpose over the past three years?)
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q45M		
Don't know	-8		=> Q45M		
Refuse	-9		=> Q45M		
 
273:	Q45L1 
Did this business receive all, some, or none of the funding applied for from some other personal loan?
All	01				
Some	02				
None	03				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
274:	Q45M 
(The next one is)     Personal credit card?    (Did this business try to borrow money from this source for any purpose over the past three years?)
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
275:	Q46A 
How were the funds this business borrowed or wanted to borrow to be used? Were they for cash flow or operating costs?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
276:	Q46B 
(How were the funds this business borrowed or attempted to borrow to be used?)    Were they for real estate or structures?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
277:	Q46C 
(How were the funds this business borrowed or attempted to borrow to be used?)    Were they for replacement of old industrial plant location, equipment or vehicles?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
278:	Q46D 
(How were the funds this business borrowed or attempted to borrow to be used?)    Were they for investment in additional plant, equipment or vehicles?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
279:	Q46E 
(How were the funds this business borrowed or attempted to borrow to be used?)   Were they for repayment of debt?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
280:	Q46F 
(How were the funds this business borrowed or attempted to borrow to be used?)    Were they for a reserve or cushion?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
281:	Q46G 
(How were the funds this business borrowed or attempted to borrow to be used?)    Were they for inventory?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
282:	Q46H 
(How were the funds this business borrowed or attempted to borrow to be used?)    Were they for funding innovation projects?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
283:	Q46I 
(How were the funds this business borrowed or attempted to borrow to be used?)    Were they for investment in intangible assets such as branding, training, or design?
Yes	01				
No	02				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
284:	Q47 
Over the past 3 years, were business profits (retained earnings) used to finance the business?
Yes	01				
No	02		=> Q48		
Don't know	-8		=> Q48		
Refuse	-9		=> Q48		
 
285:	Q47A 
Compared with borrowed funds, how important were business profits for funding investment?  Would you say more important, less important or equally important?
More important	01				
Less important	02				
Equally important	03				
Not applicable	-7				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
286:	Q48 
Which of the following best describes your current position? Mid level manager, senior manager, executive or owner, or other?
Mid level manager	01				
Senior manager	02				
Executive/owner	03				
Other (Please describe)	04	O			
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
287:	Q49 
Which best describes your familiarity with how innovation is carried out in this business? Would you say you are not familiar, slightly familiar, moderately familiar, strongly familiar, or completely familiar?
Not familiar	01				
Slightly familiar	02				
Moderately familiar	03				
Strongly familiar	04				
Completely familiar	05				
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
288:	Q50 
(What is your gender?)     (IWR: Only ask if necessary.)
Male	01				
Female	02				
Refuse	-9				
 
289:	Q51 
How long have you been employed at this business?
$E 1 99
Don't know	-8				
Refuse	-9				
 
290:	THX 
That is my last question.  Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me today. If you have any additional comments about this survey or innovation in general, I can note them now.
Yes, comments	01	O			
No comments	02