MERMAID BASELINE; NON-FARM BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

Description	Results
Interview period	22-Nov-2021 to 01-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
03	Banking/finances/loans	1	1.47
07	Electricity, gas and water supply	1	1.47
09	Garments	1	1.47
12	Household goods	15	22.06
20	Transport, storage and communications	4	5.88
21	Transportation(vehicles, motorcycles, and personal, trade or repair)	1	1.47
23	Nakamal/Kava Bar	3	4.41
25	Canteen Store (Community Store)	13	19.12
26	Catering	2	2.94
95	Other	27	39.71
	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
01	From main dwelling or yard of main dwelling	3	50.00
02	Fixed location outside home	2	33.33
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
01	Other Household/Individuals	57	69.51
02	Govt/other public Firm	7	8.54
03	Private enterprise	9	10.98
95	Other	8	9.76
97	Don't Know	1	1.22
	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
01	From main dwelling or yard of main dwelling	48	64.00
02	From another location based in the community	15	20.00
03	From another location on the island	1	1.33
04	From another island	2	2.67
95	Other	7	9.33
97	Don't Know	2	2.67
	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
00	No	51	77.27
01	Yes	15	22.73
	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
01	Inherited/ through gift	4	5.71
02	Own savings	45	64.29
08	NGO/ Relief agency	1	1.43
09	Sale of assets	2	2.86
10	Money lender	1	1.43
95	Other	14	20.00
97	Don't Know	1	1.43
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
01	Inadequate capital or credit	7	8.33
02	Inadequate tech. knowledge	7	8.33
03	Lack of required expertise	6	7.14
05	Volatile prices for goods and services	3	3.57
07	Water supply problem	1	1.19
09	Problems with equipment/spare parts	1	1.19
12	Lack of customers	4	4.76
13	Transport problems	11	13.10
15	COVID-19 related problems	3	3.57
95	Other	20	23.81
96	NONE	20	23.81
97	Don't Know	1	1.19
	Overall	84	100.00