The Federal Reserve and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity are seeking for-profit business owners and key financial decision-makers to share their experiences with financing and the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses in the 2021 Small Business Credit Survey. These insights, gathered through the Startup Financing Survey, will be used to inform the Fed, federal government agencies, and service providers, ultimately benefiting businesses nationwide. The survey, which only takes 10 minutes to complete, is open to businesses in operation, recently closed businesses, and upcoming startups, and all responses are confidential. The survey will close on November 19, 2021.

Share Your Experience

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Owners and key financial decision-makers of for-profit businesses, tell us about your recent experiences. Did your business seek financing such as loans or lines of credit in the last 12 months? How would you rate the financial condition of your business? What effect is the COVID-19 pandemic currently having on your business?

Take the Survey

  • The Federal Reserve’s 2021 Small Business Credit Survey is open for responses, and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is a partner on this effort. By taking the survey, you contribute to data that directly informs the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, and others—ultimately benefitting your business and other businesses like yours. Take the 10-minute survey now. https://frb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9FfRVIJv9ABKFq6?orgid=VASBSD&parentid=&reserve_bank=RIC

Survey Details

The survey is open to businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch. The questions ask about business conditions, financing needs, and the effects of the pandemic on your business. All responses are confidential.

Deadline and Contact

The survey closes on November 19, 2021.

Question & Answer

1. Who is seeking feedback from for-profit business owners and key financial decision-makers?

The Federal Reserve and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity are seeking feedback.

2. What is the purpose of the 2021 Small Business Credit Survey?

The purpose of the survey is to gather insights on financing and the impact of COVID-19 on businesses to inform the Fed, federal government agencies, and service providers.

3. Who can participate in the survey?

The survey is open to businesses in operation, recently closed businesses, and upcoming startups.

4. When does the survey close?

The survey will close on November 19, 2021.