FP Small Business Ernst & Young Survey questions.
Q.1
When do you expect the Canadian economy to return to normal growth rates?
Second half of 2009
2010
2011
2012
Other
Q.2
How would you rate your company's overall success now, compared with one year ago?
Better
About the same
Worse
Don't know
Q.3
Which of the following best describes your cash generation strategy for the next 12 months?
Not an increased priority
Access alternative finance
Communicate with lenders
Generate cash from downsizing/divestment
Focus on debt covenants
Access short-term finance
Renegotiate finance
Q.4
What is your top priority today in terms of driving growth?
Broaden customer base and enter new markets
Attract and retain people
Drive operational performance
Other
Q.5
How has the financial crisis affected your willingness to consider new markets?
No change
Am only considering North American market
Am now looking at markets outside of North America
Other
Q.6
Have you postponed plans for a significant transaction because of the economic crisis (i.e. private equity investment? initial public offering? selling your company?)
Yes
No
Not applicable
Q.7
Has an increase in protectionist policies affected your export capabilities?
Yes
No
Not applicable
Q.8
What do you consider to be the greatest opportunities in today’s business environment?
Mergers and acquisitions
Capital raising from existing shareholders or markets
Exploring outsourcing/offshoring
Other
Q.9
Are you planning, or participating in, supplier cost reduction initiatives?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Q.10
Have you considered the credit worthiness of your customers and the effects the current market conditions may have on them?
Yes
No
Don't know
Q.11
Have you evaluated the credit worthiness of your suppliers and the effects the current market conditions may have on them?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Q.12
Have you had difficulty accessing capital in the senior debt market?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Q.13
If you answered yes to question 12, where have you turned to for alternative financing to fund cash requirements for at least the next 12 months?
Asset-based loans
Equity
Subordinated debt
Mezzanine capital
Other
Q.14
In two sentences or less, what advice would you offer other companies in facing tough times?
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