Researching Women Entrepreneurs, Self Limiting Perceptions, and Segmentation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NWBC-0001 Researching Women Entrepreneurs, Self-Limiting Perceptions, and Segmentation Form and Instruction	New
NWBC Statistical Methods B 2-20-13.docx Supporting Statement B	2013-02-20
NWBC SupportStatement Self Limiting Perceptions 6-25-13.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-06-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
205858	Researching Women Entrepreneurs, Self-Limiting Perceptions, and Segmentation Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3245-0381	ICR Reference No: 201302-3245-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: SBA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Researching Women Entrepreneurs, Self Limiting Perceptions, and Segmentation
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/25/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/20/2013
Terms of Clearance: This research study is exploratory in nature, meant to inform the National Women's Business Council (NWBC), and subsequently its constituents, with considerations when messaging to women entrepreneurs, and to identify possible opportunities for more targeted and statistically valid research in the future.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	144	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	443	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The objective of this study is to identify preliminary criteria for segmentation of the market of women entrepreneurs using initial criteria to define groups of entrepreneurs, probe issues of entrepreneurship risk, motivations, and expectations to inform the messaging about entrepreneurship to different segments. This request addresses the recruitment and data collection from women business owners who meet these criteria during 12 focus groups held once in three regions of the country.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 68154	11/15/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 11264	02/15/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Researching Women Entrepreneurs, Self-Limiting Perceptions, and Segmentation	NWBC-0001, NWBC-0002	Research Consent Form ,   Pre-Focus Group Participant Profile

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	144	0	0	144	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	443	0	0	443	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/20/2013

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