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The CRONE Survey
I’m building
CRONE
to ensure no independent income creator has to navigate any stage of menopause in isolation. Your voice is the first brick in this new foundation - help me build a space that actually understands your reality.
How long have you been navigating the world of independent income (self-employed, small business owner, founder, freelancer, side-hustler)?
How long have you been navigating the world of independent income (self-employed, small business owner, founder, freelancer, side-hustler)?
A
Dreaming or planning my independent income journey.
B
Under 2 years
C
2 to 5 years
D
5 to 10 years
E
10 to 20 years
F
20+ years
Which stage of the transition best describes your current experience?
Which stage of the transition best describes your current experience?
A
Unsure/Just curious
B
Perimenopause
C
Menopause
D
Post-Menopause
In the last 12 months, have you ever felt like your business was 'too much' to handle specifically because of your experience of this transition?
Which of these physical symptoms or emotions has impacted your ability to show up for your business the most since entering the menopause (including perimenopause and post-menopause)?
Which of these physical symptoms or emotions has impacted your ability to show up for your business the most since entering the menopause (including perimenopause and post-menopause)?
Is there a specific symptom or experience you’re navigating that isn’t listed above? (Please feel free to share - this helps me ensure CRONE’s resources are truly inclusive).
On a scale of 0–10, how alone do you feel in your current journey as an older business owner?
0 (Not at all alone)
: I feel fully supported, connected to my peers, and understood.
10 (Completely alone)
:
I feel like I'm navigating this entirely by myself; nobody gets the intersection of my business and my biology.
On a scale of 0–10, how alone do you feel in your current journey as an older business owner? 0 (Not at all alone): I feel fully supported, connected to my peers, and understood. 10 (Completely alone): I feel like I'm navigating this entirely by myself; nobody gets the intersection of my business and my biology.
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Have you intentionally shrunk your business or stopped launching products/services because you didn't feel you had the bandwidth to cope with it?
If there was a local, free-to-attend, in-person Crone Cafe in your area for small business owners to connect without judgement or pressure - would you attend?
Follow-up question (or skip to the next): where in the UK - or outside the UK - are you located?
When you look for perimenopause or menopause support, what's missing for you as someone who creates their own income?
What would be more valuable to you right now: Professional business resources, or non-judgmental connection with peers who get it?
What would be more valuable to you right now: Professional business resources, or non-judgmental connection with peers who get it?
In one word, how do you
want
to feel about your business in the second act of your life?
Is there anything else you’ve been carrying about your business, your body, or this transition that you wish someone would just ask about?
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