Survey: The Financial Health of Businesses

1. How long have you started your business?

Less than a year

1-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

2. How much was your first capital?

Less than $1,000

$1,001-$5,000

$5,001-$10,000

$10,000+

3. How did you raise your capital?

I had some savings.

I took a loan.

I got help from someone.

I raised funds through an investor.

4. How long did it take you to raise funds?

Almost instantly. Less than a month

Fast. Around 1-3 months.

Fairly slow. About 3-5 months

Slow. Took 5+ months

5. What ratio was your capital raised to your initial expectations?

1:1. I got just what I needed.

Capital raised < Expectations. I couldn't raise enough funds.

Capital raised > Expectations. I got even more funds than I needed.

I'm not sure. Didn't properly calculate how much I needed.

6. Did your capital cover your business to date, or you've added more funds?

Yes, I'm still running my business with what I started with.

No, but I've only added a small amount of funds.

No, I've spent as much or even more than my capital.

No, it's not enough, but I'm planning to get more capital.

7. What sector is your business in?

8. Do you have enough capital to continue running your business?

Yes, I do.

No. I don't

9. Will you consider foreign investment into your business with the NIGL?

Yes, I would love to work with you.

No, I already have capital to continue.

I need to know more about foreign investment with the NIGL