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B2B Report
1. Course Evaluation Survey Data Collection, 2016
Boots to Business, IVMF
By Sabreen Mere
July 2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction: This study reports the results of the program evaluation survey for Boots to
Business. The results will be presented in a briefing of the findings for [insert staff]. This report
will be used to further develop the Boots to Business program for future use.
Methods: The data were collected from a paper survey of instructors that taught one or more
modules since 2013. The target population is unspecified. 110 responses were collected. The
sample is representative of the instructors participating in the survey. Their may be accuracy
concerns because of unanswered questions within the survey. Sample sizes per question vary.
Also, some questions had inconsistence scales. The open-ended responses were coded to fit the
best possible answer.
Findings:
1. 53% of respondents taught Boots to Business at least 2 or more years. (n=110)
2. 67% of respondents taught 2 or less modules per workshop. (n=110)
3. Module 1 is the most taught module (54% response). (n=114)
4. When asked the value of the course objective “Understanding the opportunities and challenges
associated with pursuing business ownership, 68% responded it had “good” or “great” value.
(n=77)
5. 64% of respondents reported the course objective “Identify the processes and elements
required to pursue business ownership" had “good” or “moderate” value. (n=75)
6. 57% of respondents placed the course learning objective “Evaluate the feasibility of a business
concept with the feasibility analysis tool” with having the “least” or “moderate” value. (n=83)
7. The course learning objective “identify the resources, services and access points available to
support the formation of business ownership including services provided by the SBA and
resource partners” was valued by 64% of respondents as having the “greatest” or “good” value.
(n=100)
8. 62% of respondents thought Module 1 was the most comfortably taught module. (n=114)
9. 72% of respondents thought Modules 4 and 5 were the least comfortably taught modules.
(n=114)
10. See Finding 10 for scale ratings of each module.
2. 11. 69% of respondents “sometimes” or “never” use the introduction to Business Ownership
book as part of their two-day instruction. (n=96)
12. 60% of respondents “sometimes” or “never” use their feasibility analysis tool as part of their
two-day instruction. (n=97)
13. 552% encountered issues or constraints while delivering the course. *Other is specified
(n=114)
14. 53% of respondents use additional aids in their presentations. (n=97)
15. 60% of respondents prefer Modules 6 and 4 to have additional training. (n=114)16.
16. See Finding 16 for scale rating.
17. 57% of respondents allocate “30-60 minutes” per module. (n=95)
18. 65% of respondents used 4 or more instructors in the duration of the course. (n=92)
19. 73% wanted more diversity of presenters or “Other” if they used additional instructors.
(n=83)
20. Time allocated for workshop preparation was 0-1 week for 67% of respondents. (n=92)
21. 72% of respondents has “some” or “no” awareness of the 8-week online Foundations of
Entrepreneurship course. (n=92)
22. 72% recommend the Boots to Business 8-week course at the conclusion of the two day
workshop. (n=87)
23. 75% of respondents recommend the small business development center as a follow-on
resource to workshop participants. (n=114)
24. See Finding 24 for scale rating general category response.
25. 44% of respondents had issues with technology and base access. (n=18)
26. 53% of respondents cancelled a workshop due to lack of attendance/registrants. (n=17)
27. 56% of respondents would not modify the time allocated to any of the modules. (n=66)
3. Finding 1
Comment: 4 respondents did not answer this question.
18% 18%
26% 27%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
0-1 years 1-2 years 2-3 years 3+ years
Percentageofrespondents
Years teaching Boots to Business
Frequency of years taught for Boots to Business
n=110
5. 54%
49%
52%
49%
38%
44%
51%
40%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Module 1: Introduction to Business Ownership for…
Module 2: The Right Idea? Basics of Opportunity…
Module 3: Understadning Markets & Your…
Module 4: The Economics of Small Business…
Module 5: Picking the Correct Legal Entity for…
Module 6: Financing the Venture
Module 7: Next Steps: Introduction to Business…
Module 8: Moving Forward: Resources to Support…
Percentage of respondents
Modulestaught
Percentage ofthe modules taught by respondents
n=114
Finding 3
Comment: n/a
6. Finding 4
Comment: Of the four course learning objectives, this ranked 2nd.
38%
30%
19%
13%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Greatest value Good value Moderate value Least Value
Percentageofrespondents
Value ranking
Frequency of respondents' feelings on the course learning objective:
"Understanding the opportunities and challenges associatedwith
pursuin business ownership as vocation"
n=77
7. Finding 5
Comment: Of the four course learning objectives, this ranked 3rd.
15%
32% 32%
21%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Greatest value Good value Moderate value Least Value
Percentageofrespondents
Value ranking
Frequency of respondents' feelings on the course learning objective:
"Identify the processes and elements requiredto pursue business
ownership"
n=75
8. Finding 6
Comment: Of the four course learning objectives, this ranked 4th.
19%
24% 23%
34%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Greatest value Good value Moderate value Least Value
Percentageofrespondents
Value ranking
Frequency of respondents' feelings on thecourse learning objective:
"Evaluate the feasibility of a business concept with the feasibility
analysis tool"
n=83
9. Finding 7
Comment: Of the four course learning objectives, this ranked 1st.
41%
23%
18% 18%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Greatest value Good value Moderate value Least Value
Percentageofrespondents
Value Ranking
Frequency of respondents' feelings on the course learning objective: "Identify
the resources, services and access points available to support the formation of
business ownership including services provided by the SBA and resource
partners"
n=100
10. Finding 8
Comment: Module 1 was the most comfortably taught module, followed by Modules 7, 3 and 2.
62%
54%
56%
39%
31%
49%
57%
44%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Percentage of respondents
Module
Frequency of respondents' most comfortably taught module
n=114
11. Finding 9
Comment: Revise Modules 4 and 5, since they are considered the last comfortably taught
modules.
3%
7%
18%
35%
37%
28%
6%
15%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Percentage of respondents
Module Frequencyof respondents'leastcomfortable taught module
n=114
15. Finding 13
Comment: *Other is specified
27%
22%
15%
25%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Base Access/
Coordination
Audio visual
(computer/internet,
lack of)
Classroom
(location, size)
Other (Specify)
Percentageofrespondents
Response
Percentage of respondents who have constraints while delivering the
course
n= 114
4%
4%
4%
11%
4%
59%
Whiteboard
Gate access
Site challenges
Internet/Powerpoint
Course material
Response: None
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Frequency of general category responses to: What types if any, facility
constraints do you experience while delivering the course?
n=27
Whiteboard Gate access Site challenges
Internet/Powerpoint Course material Response: None
16. Finding 14
Comment: If yes, specified* see spreadsheet
53%
47%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Yes No
Percentageofrespondents
Response
Frequency of respondents who used any additional aids in their
presentations
n=97
17. Finding 15
Comment: Modules 6 and 4 need additional training, possible review.
7%
11%
16%
32%
22%
28%
13%
12%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Percentage of respondents
Module
Frequency of respondents preferences for modules with additional training
n=114
18. Finding 16
Comment: Scale rating for interests in further professional development
Not at all- Peer Mentorship
Not very- Peer Mentorship
Somewhat- Live webinars
Very- Learning on demand videos
26%
27%
15% 16%
21%
10%
23%
14%
17%
19%
21%
29%
26%
36%
33%34%
21%
38%
31%
26%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Teaching
Conference
Peer mentorship Learning on demand
videos
Live webinars Team teaching
opportunities
Percentageofrespondents
Response
Frequency of respondents' interests in various types of professional development for
continuous improvement of course instruction
Not at all Not very Somewhat Very
20. Finding 18
Comment: See Finding 19 for reasons for additional instructors.
8%
12%
15%
23%
17%
25%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
1 instructor 2 instructors 3 instructors 4 instructors 5 instructors 5+ instructors
Percentageofrespondents
Number of instructors used
Percentage of instructors used in the duration of the course
n=92
21. Finding 19
Comment: Diversity of presenters for more insight on course material.
18%
43%
8%
30%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Exposure to local
resource/partners
Diversity of presenters Schedule of
constraints
Other (specify)
Percentageofrespondents
Response
Percentage of respondents' reasoning for using a certain number of instructors
n=83
25. Finding 23
Comment: The small business development center and SCORE are the most used follow-on
resources to workshop participants.
26. Finding 24
Comment: Video and Powerpoint updates were among the top issues respondents voiced. Some
respondents thought the material can be too vague to participants, so look into giving examples
such as, “John Doe has owned Xbusiness for 5 years, using this business model he has
established his brand” etc.
27. Finding 25
Comment: Technology is a large issue that needs to be addressed. Recurring theme among
respondents’ answers.
44%
33%
22%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Technology/ Base Access Attendance/Attendees Miscellaneous
Percentageofrespondents
General category open ended response
Frequency of respondents who answered what issues negatively affected
their experience with Boots to Business
n=18
28. Finding 26
Comment: Most workshops get cancelled due to a lack of registrant application.
12%
53%
24%
12%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Instuctor unable Not enough
attendees/registrants
Weather related Miscellaneous
Percentageofrespondents
General category open ended response
Frequency of respondents who answered, "yes" to "have you cancelled a
workshop in the past year?"
n=17
29. Finding 27
Comment: n/a
56%
42%
2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
No modification Yes, modify DK
Percentageofrespondents
General category open ended response
Frequency of respondents' who answered "would you modify the time
allocated to any of the modules?"
n= 66
![Course Evaluation Survey Data Collection, 2016
Boots to Business, IVMF
By Sabreen Mere
July 2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction: This study reports the results of the program evaluation survey for Boots to
Business. The results will be presented in a briefing of the findings for [insert staff]. This report
will be used to further develop the Boots to Business program for future use.
Methods: The data were collected from a paper survey of instructors that taught one or more
modules since 2013. The target population is unspecified. 110 responses were collected. The
sample is representative of the instructors participating in the survey. Their may be accuracy
concerns because of unanswered questions within the survey. Sample sizes per question vary.
Also, some questions had inconsistence scales. The open-ended responses were coded to fit the
best possible answer.
Findings:
1. 53% of respondents taught Boots to Business at least 2 or more years. (n=110)
2. 67% of respondents taught 2 or less modules per workshop. (n=110)
3. Module 1 is the most taught module (54% response). (n=114)
4. When asked the value of the course objective “Understanding the opportunities and challenges
associated with pursuing business ownership, 68% responded it had “good” or “great” value.
(n=77)
5. 64% of respondents reported the course objective “Identify the processes and elements
required to pursue business ownership" had “good” or “moderate” value. (n=75)
6. 57% of respondents placed the course learning objective “Evaluate the feasibility of a business
concept with the feasibility analysis tool” with having the “least” or “moderate” value. (n=83)
7. The course learning objective “identify the resources, services and access points available to
support the formation of business ownership including services provided by the SBA and
resource partners” was valued by 64% of respondents as having the “greatest” or “good” value.
(n=100)
8. 62% of respondents thought Module 1 was the most comfortably taught module. (n=114)
9. 72% of respondents thought Modules 4 and 5 were the least comfortably taught modules.
(n=114)
10. See Finding 10 for scale ratings of each module.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/1acc1278-5221-460f-a67f-d1c6a3fee1e2-160720140740/85/B2B-Report-1-320.jpg)
