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Here I have the survey to help you determine the best path for maximizing your success in creating an Internet business. This survey should take about 10 minutes. Please select the answer that best fits you for each questions; not all questions will pertain to you.

The Internet Business Pathfinder Survey

Your information:

First Name:
Last Name:
E-Mail:
Phone:
Zip:


Current Situation

1. Where do you currently stand with respect to starting an online business? (Select closest fit)
I’m just starting to look into building an online business
I have been studying how to make money online, but haven’t started creating it
I’m in the middle of building my first online business
I’ve built at least one online business, but I’m not making money
I have an online business making some money.
I'm making a living with my online business.
Comment:

2. How educated are you about affiliate marketing?
I don’t know anything about it.
I just learned how it works.
I’m an affiliate for at least one product, but not making money yet.
I make some money from affiliate products.
I make a living (or significant money) as an affiliate.
I understand it, but primarily use other monetization models.
Comment:

If you currently have online businesses, list web sites here:

Goals
Please rate each of the following goals from 1(strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree)
Answer every question!!

My reasons for starting an online business are:
(disagree -------------------------agree)
  1 2 3 4 5         I don’t know yet – I need to find out if it’s for me first.

  1 2 3 4 5         It sounds like fun.

  1 2 3 4 5         I've lost my job and need to do something..

  1 2 3 4 5         I want financial freedom & passive income.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want out of my job / corporate America.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want to supplement my income.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want to set up multiple streams of income.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want to use my current company web site to generate other income streams.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want other streams of income in case I lose my job.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want to make my passion or hobby my living.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want a recession-proof business.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want to find a way to make big money.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want an easy way to make money.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want to change careers completely.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want to work from home.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want a flexible work schedule.

  1 2 3 4 5         My previous/current career has a dim future.

  1 2 3 4 5         I have a great idea for an online business.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want a part time, flexible business for retirement.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want to share my ideas, not sell products.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want to educate people and make money at the same time.

  1 2 3 4 5         I sell my own products and want to increase sales with an online business..

Other:



Commitment & Resources

How many hours can you absolutely commit to your online business each week?
40
20
10
5
2
Just whenever I can get to it
I need to find out what to expect before I can commit time
Comment:

How much money are you willing to spend over the next year on education on Internet Marketing?
$5,000
$2,000
$1,000
$ 500
under $100
I just don't have any money now
I need to find out what to expect before spending money
Comment:

How much money are you willing to spend this next year on your infrastructure? (web site, software tools, etc)
$10,000
$5,000
$2,000
$1,000
$ 500
under $100
I just don't have any money now
I need to find out what to expect before spending money
Comment:

How much money are you willing to spend to figure out your formula for making a profit? (by testing & tweaking) (see explanation)
$10,000
$5,000
$2,000
$1,000
under $500
I just don't have any money
I'm not comfortable with risking money to figure out how to make money
Comment:

How soon do you need to be making at least $500/ month to keep going?
(i.e., you will quit if you don't see $500 by this time)
no deadline, I'll keep trying
2 years
1 year
6 months
3 months
1 month
no idea
Comment:

How do you handle a failed business project or venture?
I drop it
I try to debug it
I get more education and reevaluate it
I head off in a different direction for my next project
Comment:



Temperament

(disagree -------------------------agree)
  1 2 3 4 5        I am very organized and methodical .

  1 2 3 4 5        I am very good at focusing on one thing at a time.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am easily distracted.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am conservative and risk-averse when it comes to my money.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am willing to risk a significant percentage of my assets to make big money.

  1 2 3 4 5         If I fail at something, I keep on trying.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am an idea person, but get bored with repetitious tasks.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am good at details and execution.

  1 2 3 4 5         I like to do everything myself.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am good at delegating.

  1 2 3 4 5         I like to work alone.

  1 2 3 4 5         I work better in groups.

  1 2 3 4 5         I need to understand every aspect of my business.

  1 2 3 4 5         I prefer to hire others to do most of the work.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want the best business of any in my niche.

  1 2 3 4 5         I just want to build something that is profitable and manageable.

  1 2 3 4 5         I need to have feedback on my progress in order to keep going.

  1 2 3 4 5         I will go wherever the money is, regardless of product or niche.

  1 2 3 4 5         I can't put my energy into a niche or product unless it is something I really care about.

  1 2 3 4 5         I really want to turn something I care about into a business.

  1 2 3 4 5         I think Internet Marketing could be something I could get really interested in.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want the quickest and easiest way to make money.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am comfortable selling.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am comfortable selling, but only if I really believe in the product.

  1 2 3 4 5         I'm not willing to risk any money in a new business.

  1 2 3 4 5         I want to know it will work before I start.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am willing to fail a few times in order to learn the business.

  1 2 3 4 5        I'm a techie & want to make money with my tech expertise.

 

Skills

  1 2 3 4 5         I am proficient at building web sites & using internet tools.

  1 2 3 4 5         I can learn new things on a computer, but I’m not technical.

  1 2 3 4 5         Computers just don’t like me.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am actively using social media sites like Facebook, Linkedin.

  1 2 3 4 5         I write well.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am an expert in a topic that I think could be an online business.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am an expert in a topic that I really want to teach in my online business.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am an expert in a topic that might be profitable, but I want out of that niche.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am interested in a topic that could make money & am good at researching it.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am good at selling and like to sell.

  1 2 3 4 5         I am experienced in marketing.

  1 2 3 4 5         I’m just not a writer.

  1 2 3 4 5        I don’t have a topic to talk or write about.