Other things to keep in mind with surveys:

* Keep It Honest. Tell participants your goals behind survey. What you'll be using information for (product development, whatever). Be upfront.

* Keep It Anonymous. People will always feel more free to really tell you their thoughts if they know they won't be identified. Guarantee that information will be kept confidential and not sold or abused in any way.

* Keep It Quick And Easy. A fast multiple-choice poll or survey, that takes minutes (not hours), will have a better chance of getting answered. If you want, include a field at end for participants who want to give additional comment. But try not to make typed answers mandatory.

Doing your research at beginning helps avoid headaches later on, and will make your business profitable, faster!

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