WELCOME TO THE BIZ QUIZ

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Quiz Questions

1.
Is your business currently up and running?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
2.
Do you have an EIN?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
3.
Do you have a marketing strategy in place to attract new customers or clients?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
4.
Do you have a sales strategy in place to close new business?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
5.
Do you have an accountant or bookkeeper close your books on a monthly basis?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
6.
Does your business have a website?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
7.
Do you forecast your revenues on an annual basis?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
8.
Do you use a bookkeeping system, such as QuickBooks or Freshbooks, to track your expenses?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
9.
Do you develop a monthly, quarterly, or annual budget to determine your company’s spending?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
10.
Does your company have an operating agreement?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
11.
Is your business incorporated with the state in which you reside?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
12.
Do you pay taxes on the income earned from your business?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
13.
Do you pay your business taxes on a monthly or quarterly basis?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
14.
Do you have any employees (not independent contractors) in which you are responsible for payroll?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
15.
Do you have your company’s policies and procedures written down in an easily identifiable place?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
16.
Is your company registered to do business with either the local, state, or federal government?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
17.
Are you interested in contracting with local, state, or federal government agencies?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
18.
Have you ever secured any public contracts with local, state, or federal government agencies as a prime contractor?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
19.
Have you ever secured any public contracts with local, state, or federal government agencies as a sub contractor?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
20.
Have you ever submitted a bid to respond to a request for proposals or qualifications from a local, state, or federal agency?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
21.
Do you have a business attorney?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
22.
Do you have a balanced score card for each employee?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
23.
Do you have an exit strategy or succession plan ?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
24.
Do you have a thorough understanding of your standard financial reports?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
25.
Do you have a binder of essential Corp. documented legal papers?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
26.
Do you have a strategic plan?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
27.
What is the majority owner's race/ethnicity?
- A.
  African-American
- B.
  American Indian or Native American
- C.
  Asian
- D.
  Hispanic or Latino
- E.
  Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- F.
  White
28.
Are you a veteran-owned business?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
29.
Gender Identity of Majority Owner
- A.
  Female
- B.
  Male
- C.
  Other
- D.
  Prefer not to answer
30.
Annual Company Revenue
- A.
  Less than $100,000
- B.
  $100,000 - $249,000
- C.
  $250,000 - $749,000
- D.
  $750,000 - $1,000,000
- E.
  More than $1,000,000
31.
How many years have you been in business?
- A.
  Less than 1 year
- B.
  1 - 3 years
- C.
  3 - 5 years
- D.
  5 - 10 years
- E.
  10 - 15 years
- F.
  More than 15 years
32.
Have you applied for the Titans Loan Referral?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

1.
YOU'VE GOT: FOUNDATIONS
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Thank you for taking the Biz Quiz! The results are in: you are ready for our FOUNDATIONS program! This program will teach you the importance of budgeting, saving, credit management, and leveraging digital tools for business operations. After FOUNDATIONS, you'll be equipped with the skills needed to launch your business successfully and start building your network within the NBIC community. What is Foundations?FOUNDATIONS is NBIC’s 12-week course to help you create a solid business plan so the seed that is your business ideas will be well-nurtured and developed. You’ll learn how to grow your sales and revenue by building the basic foundational principles to position your business for success! Ready to get started? Season Cohorts Cohort 37 [Jan.13th - Mar. 31st] EVENING Program (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST): Register Here Cohort 38 [March 17th - June 2nd] EVENING Program (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST): Register Here Cohort 39 [August 11th - October 27th] EVENING Program (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST): Register Here
2.
YOU'VE GOT: FRAMEWORK
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Thank you for taking the Biz Quiz! The results are in - you are ready for our FRAMEWORK program! You're a practicing entrepreneur with clear vision and clear goals. All you need now is a strategic roadmap that will help you achieve the very goals you've set. By the end of this program, you'll have a full financial and/or marketing strategy that will take you and your business to the next level. What is FRAMEWORK? The FRAMEWORK course is designed to support entrepreneurs in evaluating their business structures in a way that positions their companies for growth. This course emphasizes strategic planning, operational efficiency, and maximum profitability. Are you ready to take the next step in growing your business and build the infrastructure you need? Join an upcoming cohort! 2026 Cohorts Cohort 29: January 14th - February 18th: Apply Here Cohort 30: March 4th - April 8th: Apply Here Cohort 31: April 22nd - May 27th:Apply Here Cohort 32: August 12th - September 16th: Apply Here Cohort 33: September 23rd - October 28th: Apply Here
3.
YOU'VE GOT: GROUNDWORK
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Thank you for taking the Biz Quiz! You are on the right track and ready for our GROUNDWORK program! Now it's time to begin operationalizing your business idea and setting up essential business processes. From financial management to operational workflows, NBIC is here to help you streamline operations, establish consistent branding, and refine your strategies. What is GROUNDWORK? GROUNDWORK is NBIC’s business acceleration program. We’ll help you assess your business and put processes and procedures in place for your company. Major emphasis is placed on establishing and growing your company’s digital presence to your market and selling online using multiple tools to create or update your website and social media. We’ll also help you create meaningful relationships with financial advisors, business strategists, mentors, sponsors and many more. Get ready to clear a path to take your business to the next level as a major producer of your goods and services on your trail to growth! Are you ready to join the Groundwork program? 2026 Cohort Season: Cohort 11: DAY SESSIONS: January 15, 2026 - April 2, 2026 Every Thursday: 9 am - 12 pm CST : Apply Here Cohort 12: DAY SESSIONS: August 13, 2026 - October 29, 2026 Every Thursday: 9 am - 12 pm CST : Apply Here
4.
YOU'VE GOT: MIGHTY OAK
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Your business profile matches our Mighty Oak program! Our hallmark incubation program guides established business owners through our signature stages of business. This program requires a minimum three-year commitment and is specifically for those companies best positioned for growth. This program includes 1:1 coaching around topics of strategic planning, scaling operations, advanced financial management, and accessing larger markets, along with peer group learning, where participants can share experiences and collaborate on solutions. The impact of the Mighty Oak Program is evident in the long-term success of its graduates. 87% of NBIC graduate clients remain in business after five years, demonstrating remarkable resilience and stability. Furthermore, many of these businesses achieve significant financial milestones, with revenues of $5 million or more. Congratulations, Mighty Oak! A member of the NBIC staff will be in touch soon to discuss your application and BizQuiz results.