Challenges

No. of responses (N = 23)

%

1) Limited financial resources

7

30.43

2) Strict compliance to COVID 19 health and safety protocols

15

65.22

3) Affected with community granular lockdowns

10

43.48

4) Time management

20

86.96

5) Lack of manpower in production and distribution of products

8

34.78

6) Difficulty in processing business registration documents

2

8.70

7) Difficulty in finding reliable suppliers

5

21.74

8) Victimized by fake buyers/ scammers

2

8.70

9) Lack of support from core group

2

8.70

10) Presence of many competitors

9

39.13