What Businesses Need to Know

In October through December 2012, millions of businesses were sent mailing packages from the U.S. Census Bureau. Businesses were asked to provide a range of operational and performance data for their companies' operations in 2012.

How to Report

Paper. All businesses have the option to report on paper forms.
Electronic. All businesses have the option to report electronically. The mailing package businesses received included a User ID and Password to access the secure section of the Census Bureau Business Help Site.
Preview forms

How to Prepare:

Review the How to Prepare checklist for a general overview of what you need to prepare.
Review the sample forms to see the kind of information requested.
Identify where in the company this information is stored.
Take a look at the Industry and Local Business Snapshots to see how the data are compiled.
Browse how Census statistics are used and see their value to businesses and the community.