WBENC Social Media Survey

1

Are you a:

Are you a: WBENC Certified WBE

WBENC Corporate Member (Fortune 1000)

WBENC Supporter

Woman-owned business

Other, please specify

2

Do you use social media networks?

Do you use social media networks? Yes

No, not yet, but want too.

No. Not interested at all

3

If you use social media networks, which description below best classifies your use and proficiency?

If you use social media networks, which description below best classifies your use and proficiency? Strategic and savvy frequent blogger

Passive, but avid reader of relevant information, rarely contribute/blog

Novice that dabbles in blogging and reading from time to time

Never touch it

4

Which social media tools do you use? (Check all that apply)

Which social media tools do you use? (Check all that apply) Blogs

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

All of the Above

None of the Above

None

Other, please specify

5

How much time do or would you spend per week on social media networks?

How much time do or would you spend per week on social media networks? 1-4 hours per month

1-4 hours per week

1-4 hours per day

I do not utilize social media networks at this time

6

How do or would you use social media networks? (Check all that apply)

How do or would you use social media networks? (Check all that apply) To promote my products or services

To solicit business opportunities

To announce business opportunities

To recruit suppliers for job opportunities

To recruit candidates for jobs

To partner on business ventures

To engage and communicate with other business professionals

Other, please specify

7

What concerns do you have in using social media networks? (Check all that apply)

What concerns do you have in using social media networks? (Check all that apply) Need to learn the basics to use it properly

Too time consuming

Need to learn ways to use it strategically for my business or work

Potential negative comments about me

Potential negative comments about my company

Potential negative comments about my clients

Potential hackers

None

Other, please specify

8

What concerns do you have regarding WBENC using social media networks? (Check all that apply)

What concerns do you have regarding WBENC using social media networks? (Check all that apply) Potential negative comments about me as an individual

Potential negative comments about my company

Potential negative comments about my clients

Profane or inappropriate language

Potential hackers/security issues

None

Other, please specify

9

How would you like WBENC to serve your needs through social media? (Select all that apply)

How would you like WBENC to serve your needs through social media? (Select all that apply) Provide business tips and best practice information

Promote business opportunities from Corporate Members

Promote business opportunities from WBENC Certified WBEs

Promote products and services of WBENC Certified WBEs

Promote business opportunities from WBENC national HQ

Promote WBENC national events (Summit & Salute and/or WBENC National Conference & Business Fair)

Answer questions about Certification

Answer questions about Corporate Membership

Answer questions about WBENC national events

Answer questions about WBENC national programs and offerings

Showcase business success stories

Showcase business connection stories

Showcase insights from subject matter experts

Coordinate topical discussion forums (i.e. industry, issue of the week/day, tax cuts, venture capitalists, business loans, alliances/partnerships, etc.)

Other, please specify