Survey - TheCoop

1. What are your top 5 monthly business expenses?

Office Supplies Software/SaaS Subscriptions Insurance (Health, Liability, etc.) Utilities (Internet, Phone, Electric) Payment Processing Marketing/Advertising Payroll Services Cleaning/Janitorial Food/Beverage Supplies Equipment/Maintenance Other:

2. Approximately how much do you spend per month on these services/products?

Less than $500 $500 - $1,000 $1,000 - $2,500 $2,500 - $5,000 $5,000 - $10,000 More than $10,000

3. Which of these categories would you be most interested in reducing costs through group buying? (Select up to 3)

4. How satisfied are you with your current vendors?

1
Very Dissatisfied

3
Neutral

5
Very Satisfied

5. What percentage discount would make you consider switching vendors?

5-10% 10-15% 15-20% 20-25% More than 25% I wouldn't switch regardless of discount

6. What are your biggest pain points with current vendors? (Select all that apply)

High prices Poor customer service Unreliable delivery/service Limited product selection Inflexible contracts Hidden fees Lack of local presence Other:

7. Are you currently locked into any contracts that prevent switching?

Yes, for most services Yes, for some services No contracts Not sure

8. Would you be willing to commit to a 6-12 month contract for better group pricing?

Yes, definitely Yes, depending on the discount Maybe No

9. How important is it that group buying partners are local/nearby businesses?

Very important Somewhat important Not important

10. Would you trust your Local Chamber of Commerce to negotiate and broker group buying deals?

Yes, absolutely Yes, with some reservations Neutral No, I prefer to negotiate myself No, I don't trust third parties

11. Which business organizations or associations do you currently belong to? (Select all that apply)

12. What's your biggest concern about participating in group buying? (Select top 2)

Quality might be lower Lack of customization for my needs Complicated coordination Commitment/contract length Payment terms Vendor reliability Privacy of my business information Other:

City

Please specify your city

Would you like your Local Chamber of Commerce to contact you about specific group buying opportunities?

Yes No Only for specific categories

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1. What products or services does your business offer to other businesses (B2B)? (Select all that apply)

2. What is your typical B2B customer profile?

Small businesses (1-10 employees) Medium businesses (11-50 employees) Large businesses (50+ employees) Mix of all sizes

3. How many business customers do you currently serve?

1-10 11-25 26-50 51-100 100+

4. Would you be interested in offering discounts for group purchases from multiple businesses?

Yes, very interested Yes, somewhat interested Maybe, need more information No, not interested

5. What percentage discount could you offer for group/volume purchases?

5-10% 10-15% 15-20% 20-25% More than 25% It depends on the volume Not applicable

6. What minimum order volume or dollar amount would you need to offer group discounts?

5-10 businesses 10-20 businesses 20-50 businesses $5,000 total order $10,000 total order $25,000+ total order Other:

7. Would you work with your Local Chamber of Commerce to create group buying opportunities?

Yes, definitely Yes, if terms are favorable Maybe No

8. What facilitation fee (%) would be acceptable for your Local Chamber of Commerce to coordinate group deals?

0% - I'd do this for free exposure 1-2% 2-5% 5-10% More than 10% Not acceptable at any percentage

9. What would be your biggest benefit from participating in group buying programs? (Select top 2)

Acquiring new customers Increasing order volume Long-term customer relationships Marketing exposure Community goodwill Predictable revenue Other:

10. What concerns do you have about offering group buying deals? (Select all that apply)

Margin compression Complexity of managing multiple customers Payment collection challenges Fulfillment logistics Customer service load Diluting brand value Existing customer price expectations Other:

11. Which business organizations or associations do you currently belong to? (Select all that apply)

11. Would you be interested in reaching businesses beyond your current city/area?

Yes, regionally (Bay Area) Yes, statewide Yes, nationwide No, prefer local only

12. Are you willing to provide a trial period or sample to businesses in a group buying program?

Yes Maybe, depends on the product/service No

City

Please specify your city

Would you like your Local Chamber of Commerce to contact you about specific group buying opportunities?

Yes No Only for specific categories

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Email Address for Early Access

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Group Buying Survey

For Buyers: Businesses Looking to Save

Current Vendor Spending

Vendor Satisfaction & Switching

Group Buying Interest

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For Sellers: Businesses Offering Products/Services

What You Sell

Group Buying Willingness

Chamber of Commerce Partnership

Business Reach

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