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Age

Below 21 years

21 to 30 years

31 t0 40 years

41 to 55 years

Over 55 years

Highest Level of education/skills attained

Work experience (do not include entrepreneurial experience)prior to starting up own business

Less than 3 years

3 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

10 years and over

What's your reason(s) for starting or wanting to start your own business?

Currently unemployed

Unable to find a rewarding job

Job market(in the skill set to which you qualify)is saturated

Bored/Dissatisfied in the present job or position

Has been your life long dream

Looking for something challenging

Prefer being the boss

Other

Would this business venture be long term?

Yes

No

Maybe

In wanting to set up your business do you receive support (of any kind)from your immediately family?

Yes

No

What would you say is the number one hindrance to setting up your business?

Household and Family Responsibility

Lack of available business advice

Financing

Other

Was market and business research conducted in the planning stages of your business venture?

Yes

No

Where did the research/information come from?

From personal knowledge or training

From family, friends and acquaintances

State-owned agencies and ministries set up to deal with small business

Private institutions, organizations and interest groups

How would you rate the overall service provided by these agencies in helping set up a business?

Where did finances/capital to start up or expand your business come from?

Personal Savings

Loan from family or friend

Grant or Funding from private or state agencies

Credit Unions

State-owned agencies that lend start-up capital

Commercial Banks and other private institution lending institutions

Why were you reluctant to seek financing from lending institutions?

Was not confident that you would qualify

Lack support from partner/family

Did not meet the requirements

Unable to produce an adequate business plan

Other

Have you ever accessed financing for your business from any of the following lending institutions?

How would you rate the ease of doing business with the lending agency?

Were you ever refused financing from any institution?

Yes

No

If yes, what was the reason for the refusal?

What services would you like to see provided for you or someone else to make it easier to set up a business?

As a female, are there any services and/or issues you wish to see addressed in order to ease the process of becoming an entrepreneur?

Do you believe better financing terms and conditions would help?

Yes

No