About this template
An Entrepreneur Survey is an essential tool for business incubators, accelerators, researchers, and community organizers looking to capture insights from founders and business owners. Whether you are conducting market research, evaluating program impact, or assessing the hurdles facing new businesses, this template collects structured data on business milestones, revenue tiers, funding sources, and core challenges.
Built to streamline data gathering, this free Google Form template lets you capture everything from business metrics to future expansion goals in one seamless response. Instead of building a questionnaire from scratch, use Doc2Form to instantly deploy a professional, clean survey that respondents can easily complete on any device.
Once responses start rolling in, analyze trends in business growth strategies, resource needs, and product roadmaps to better support your founder community or refine your organization's offerings. Customize questions, adjust revenue ranges, and adapt the form structure to match your specific research goals within minutes.
Key features
- Collect structured business data including revenue, team size, and funding.
- Identify primary hurdles and growth strategies facing modern founders.
- Fully customizable questions to match your specific research goals.
- Optimized for desktop and mobile responses to maximize completion rates.
Use cases
- Startup accelerator intake and community feedback programs.
- Academic or market research on small business trends.
- Chamber of commerce member needs assessments.
- Venture capital portfolio company check-ins.
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)Enter the best email address to reach you.
- Business Name (Short answer)Enter the official name of your company or startup.
- Business Industry (Dropdown)Select the primary industry your business operates in.
- Business Location (Short answer)City and country where your primary operations are based.
- Years in Business (Multiple choice)How long has your business been actively operating?
- Employee Count (Dropdown)Including yourself, how many people are currently on your team?
- Annual Revenue Range (Dropdown)Select the range that best represents your current annual revenue.
- What inspired you to start your business? (Paragraph)Briefly share the core motivation or problem that led you to launch.
- Primary Products or Services (Paragraph)Describe what you sell and who your target customers are.
- Top Entrepreneur Challenges (Checkboxes)Select the biggest hurdles you currently face in your business.
- Business Growth Strategies (Paragraph)What are your primary strategies for scaling over the next year?
- External Funding Sources Used (Checkboxes)Select all types of funding you have utilized for your business.
- Helpful Entrepreneur Tools and Resources (Paragraph)List any software, communities, books, or advisors that have been most valuable to you.
- 5-Year Business Goals (Paragraph)Where do you envision your company in five years?
- Support or Resources Needed (Paragraph)What kind of support, mentorship, or resources would help you grow faster?
- Additional Comments or Suggestions (Paragraph)Share any other thoughts or feedback you would like to add.
FAQ
How do I share this survey with entrepreneurs?
Once your template is converted into a Google Form, you can share it via a direct link, embed it on your website, or email it directly to your target audience.
Can I edit the questions after generating the form?
Yes! You have full control inside Google Forms to add, remove, or modify any questions to fit your exact research objectives.
Where are survey responses stored?
All responses are automatically saved in a linked Google Sheet, making it easy to analyze data, track trends, and export reports.
Is this survey template free to use?
Yes, this template is completely free to convert and deploy using Doc2Form and Google Forms.
Get this form in your Google Drive
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