Creative Entrepreneur Survey

Calling all creative entrepreneurs in the Chattanooga Region! We want to learn more about creative entrepreneurs like you: what you're working on, what you want to accomplish, and what resources could help.

Whether you're just getting started, selling your work occasionally, or running an established business, we'd like to hear from you.

This survey is for people who create and sell art, handmade goods, creative services, performances, experiences, music, and culinary products or services. Our focus is on businesses built around creative work, rather than general retail, restaurant, or food-service operations.

It takes 5–10 minutes to complete the survey.

Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page here.

*Si prefiere responder la encuesta en español, haga clic aquí.*

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What type of creative work do you do? Select all that apply.

What do you currently sell or plan to sell through your creative work? Select all that apply.

Physical products or goods

Creative services (such as photography, design, or custom work)

Experiences (such as performances, workshops, or events)

Digital products or content

I haven't decided yet

Other (please specify)

How long have you been working on your creative business? Include time spent developing your work, even if you haven't started selling. Select one.

Which best describes your creative work right now? Select one.

It's my full-time work.

It's part-time work alongside other work or responsibilities.

I pursue it occasionally or seasonally.

I'm developing it but haven't started selling yet.

I'm not currently active.

Other (please specify)

How does income from your creative work contribute to your personal finances? Select one.

It's my primary source of income.

It's one of several significant sources of income.

It provides occasional or supplemental income.

I'm not currently earning income from my creative work.

Prefer not to answer

Approximately how much revenue did your creative work or business generate in the past 12 months? Revenue means total sales before expenses. Select one.