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You are invited to participate in my survey Causes and Consequences of failures of SMEs in Windhoek, Namibia. In this survey, approximately 100 Respondents will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about the factors that have lead to their failed SMEs and the consequences derived from these failures. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

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* During the past 5 years, have you started a business that is no longer operational?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
For how long was the business operational?
 
0-6 Months
 
6-12 Months
 
12-24 Months
 
24-36 Months
 
36 or more Months
 
 
 
What was the primary reasons for starting up this business?
 
Self Employment
 
For a Tender
 
Immediate Financial Gains
 
Peer Pressure
 
Saw an Opportunity in the Market
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Have you had any specific training in managing a business?
 
 
 
If you answered Yes to the previous question please specify what formal or informal training have you had:
   
 
 
 
What challenges did you encounter?
 
Lack of Financial Support
 
Lack of business skills
 
Mismanagement of resources
 
Other
 

 
 
 
How many people did your business employ?
 
1-3 People
 
3-5 People
 
5-10 People
 
 
 
Did you draw up a business plan before you started your business?
 
 
 
How did the failure affect you if at all?