RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE: EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

PRACTICES ON THE PROFITABILITY OF RETAIL TRADERS IN LUANDA

Thank you for participating in our research study. Your responses will contribute to our
understanding of financial management practices and profitability among retail traders in
Luanda. Please answer the following questions honestly and to the best of your ability.

Section 1: Demographics

1.1. Industry:

 Please indicate the industry in which your retail business operates.

Clothing/Apparel

Electronics

Food/Grocery

Beauty/Health

Other (please specify): ___________

1.2. Years in Operation:

 How many years has your retail business been operational?

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

4-6 years

7+ years
1.3. Number of Employees:

 How many employees do you currently have in your retail business?

1-5

6-10

11-20

21+

Section 2: Financial Management Practices

2.1. Cash Budgeting Practices:

Please indicate your agreement with the following statements regarding cash budgeting
practices:

Statement Strongly Disagree Neutra Agree Strongly

Disagree l Agree

2.1.1. I create a formal budget for [] [] [] [] []

my business.

2.1.2. I review my cash flow [] [] [] [] []

statements regularly.

2.1.3. I adjust my budget based on [] [] [] [] []

actual performance.

2.2. Liquidity Management Practices:

Please indicate your agreement with the following statements regarding liquidity
management practices:
 Statement Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Disagree Agree

2.2.1. I monitor my inventory [] [] [] [] []

levels regularly.

2.2.2. I use strategies to optimize [] [] [] [] []

cash flow.

2.2.3. I maintain a buffer of cash [] [] [] [] []

reserves for emergencies.

Section 3: Profitability

3.1. Net Profit Margin:

 Please indicate your net profit margin for the past year (as a percentage):

0-5%

6-10%

11-15%

16%+

3.2. Return on Investment (ROI):

 How would you rate the return on investment (ROI) of your retail business?

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Section 4: Additional Comments

Please provide any additional comments or insights regarding the financial management
practices and profitability of your retail trading business:

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Your input is greatly
appreciated and will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field.