1. Do you agree that updating your skills from time to time helps in running your business better?

Yes

Can't say

2. If you want to update your skills how would you do so?

By attending a workshop

By participating in a seminar

By reading a book

I don't need to update my skills

3. How often do you attend a conference/ seminar/ workshop?

Once a week

Once a month

More than once a month

Once or twice a year

Never attended

4. If you have to attend a seminar where would you like to attend it?

Go to the venue where the seminar is being held

In your office via the internet

I don't want to attend any seminar

5. Are you aware of online training via VSAT conferencing?

Yes, I'm aware

No, I'm not aware

I know a little about VSAT conferencing

6. Do you agree that online training is the best way to keep yourself up-to-date on how to run your business better?

Yes, online training is better

No, traditional seminars, workshops and conferences are better

I'm not sure which is better

7. Have you ever attended an online training session via VSAT conferencing?

Yes, many times

Yes, a couple of times

No, never

8. According to you what should the duration of an online training session be?

One hour

Two hours

Half day

Full day

9. If you have to pay for an online training program how much do you think you can pay for one hour?

Less than Rs 3000

Between Rs 3000 to Rs 5000

Above Rs 5000

I will not pay to attend an online training session

10. What is the best day of the week for you to attend an online training session?

Saturday

Sunday

Any week day

11. What is the best time of the day for you to attend an online training session?

Early morning

During lunch break

After office hours

Any time during the weekends

12. From the online training programs given below which topic would you be interested in attending?

Export-import Management

Effective Marketing Strategy

Personality & Communication Skill Development

GST (Goods & Service Tax) - Impact on Businesses and Benefits

Productivity Improvement Techniques

Benefits of Online Marketing

All the above

13. If you attend an online training program, the speaker should be____________________________________________________________:

an expert from the industry

a government official

academician (from a known institution)

someone from a promotion council/ industry body

owner of a well-known company

14. If you have any suggestions on what you expect from an online training program or if you want any topic(s) to be included share with us:

Please provide your email address.

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As is our continuous endeavor to make SMEs more competitive in the global markets, to educate them on the changing dynamics of the business world, and most importantly to realize their unique potential, Tradeindia, in partnership with Hughes Communications India Ltd, a premier networking services company in the country, is starting a series of educational programs on various topics relevant to the Exim community by using latest technologies like VSAT conferencing. Our purpose here is entirely to improve human capital through quality training and key skill development. We aim to help SMEs to overcome current challenges by sharing insights, innovations and successes with our experts through these knowledge-based online training programs.

To help us improve the experience and to help us further enhance the alignment of our online training initiative with your needs, we would request you to participate in this survey and share your experience and any suggestion you might have for improvement.