MERMAID BASELINE; NON-FARM BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

Description	Results
Interview period	23-Nov-2021 to 02-Dec-2021
Total number of Respondents	285 (Male:105 Female:180)
Number of Area Councils	6
f05. Average household income from business (per month)	29,922.35 "Min:1.00 Max:1,030,000.00)
f07. Average business operating expenses in a typical month	10,426.98 "Min:40.00 Max:150,000.00)

f1. Has anyone in your household owned or operated any non-farm economic activity or business in the last 3 months (August 1 2021 to October 30, 2021)? [All Countries]

Code	Description	Freq	Percent
00	No	222	77.89
01	Yes	63	22.11
	Overall	285	100.00

f02. What type of business did your household own or operated the last 3 months i.e. August 1 2021 to October 30 2021] [All Countries]

Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses

Code	Description	Freq	Percent
12	Household goods	15	22.06
95	Other	27	39.71
25	Canteen Store (Community Store)	13	19.12
26	Catering	2	2.94
23	Nakamal/Kava Bar	3	4.41
20	Transport, storage and communications	4	5.88
03	Banking/finances/loans	1	1.47
09	Garments	1	1.47
21	Transportation(vehicles, motorcycles, and personal, trade or repair)	1	1.47
07	Electricity, gas and water supply	1	1.47
	Overall	68	100.00

f11. Is the BUSINESS still in operation? [Business owned or operated in the last 3 months i.e. August 1 2021 to October 30 2021] [All Countries]

Note: results are from Roster Table

Code	Description	Freq	Percent
	Overall	0

f12. In the last 12 months, where do/did you operate the BUSINESS enterprise? [All Countries]

Note: results are from Roster Table

Code	Description	Freq	Percent
02	Fixed location outside home	2	33.33
01	From main dwelling or yard of main dwelling	3	50.00
03	No fixed place	1	16.67
	Overall	6	100.00

f14. Who are/were your main customers in the last 3 months (August 1 2021 to October 30, 2021)? [All Countries]

Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses

Code	Description	Freq	Percent
95	Other	8	9.76
01	Other Household/Individuals	57	69.51
03	Private enterprise	9	10.98
97	Don't Know	1	1.22
02	Govt/other public Firm	7	8.54
	Overall	82	100.00

f15. Where do/did you sell goods for your business in the last 3 months (August 1 2021 to October 30, 2021)? [All Countries]

Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses

Code	Description	Freq	Percent
95	Other	7	9.33
04	From another island	2	2.67
01	From main dwelling or yard of main dwelling	48	64.00
02	From another location based in the community	15	20.00
97	Don't Know	2	2.67
03	From another location on the island	1	1.33
	Overall	75	100.00

f16. Does your business have a valid business licence? [All Countries]

Note: results are from Roster Table

Code	Description	Freq	Percent
01	Yes	15	22.73
00	No	51	77.27
	Overall	66	100.00

f17. What was your main source of finance for setting up the BUSINESS? [All Countries]

Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses

Code	Description	Freq	Percent
95	Other	14	20.00
02	Own savings	45	64.29
09	Sale of assets	2	2.86
10	Money lender	1	1.43
08	NGO/ Relief agency	1	1.43
97	Don't Know	1	1.43
01	Inherited/ through gift	4	5.71
99	Not Applicable	2	2.86
	Overall	70	100.00

f19. What problems if any have you had in running your BUSINESS in the past 3 months (August 1 2021 to October 30, 2021) [All Countries]

Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses

Code	Description	Freq	Percent
13	Transport problems	11	13.10
95	Other	20	23.81
02	Inadequate tech. knowledge	7	8.33
03	Lack of required expertise	6	7.14
96	NONE	20	23.81
01	Inadequate capital or credit	7	8.33
09	Problems with equipment/spare parts	1	1.19
12	Lack of customers	4	4.76
05	Volatile prices for goods and services	3	3.57
15	COVID-19 related problems	3	3.57
07	Water supply problem	1	1.19
97	Don't Know	1	1.19
	Overall	84	100.00