ILO - SIYB IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS (IYB) PRE-QUALIFICATION FORM
This form is for the Improve Your Business (IYB) Training Program designed for those who have started their business but need help with business management. The program helps you with guidelines to boost your business performance.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Surname *
First Name *
Middle Name *
Sex *
Your Address (either business or personal). *
Age *
Email Address (where notifications will be sent) *
Fax Number ( if available)
Mobile Phone No. *
Your Highest Education Completed *
Have you attended any skills training related to your business? *
Yes
No
If you answered "Yes" to attending Skills Training - Please specify
If you answered "Yes" to attending Skills Training - How long was it?
How would you rank your abilities to read and write in the seminar language? *
Have you attended any other management courses before? *
Yes
No
If you answered "Yes" to attending Management courses - Please specify
If you answered "Yes" to attending Management Courses - How long was it?
Currently, what is your main occupation? (select all that apply to you) *
Full-time employed in public sector.
Part-time employed in public sector.
Full-time employed in private sector.
Part-time employed in private sector.
Unemployed, previously employed in public sector.
Unemployed, previously employed in private sector.
Unemployed, previously self-employed / own business.
Full-time self-employed / own business.
Part-time self-employed / own business.
Farming.
Retired.
School Leaver.
What is your average monthly family income? (please convert to local currency if necessary) *
What SIYB Training have you attended before? *
What is your current line of business? *
If your choice is "Others" in your line of business - Please specify
Do you intend to remain within this line of business? *
Yes
No
If your choice is "No" - Please specify what line of business you are interested in:
Describe your primary business activity (business trade): *
Name of this business: *
When did you start your business? *
Less than 1 year ago.
More than 1 year ago.
If your choice is "More than 1 year" - Please specify the first commercial month (month, year)
What is your position in the business? *
How many customers does your business have on average daily (estimated average)? *
What are your average daily sales (estimated average in USD)? *
Do you own any of the following business assets? *
Machinery, including any generators, small and medium machines used in your business.
Tools, including anything you use to conduct business.
Equipment, including vehicles and transport product.s
Land, if belonging to the business. This includes land for any buildings (Measure in acres?)
Buildings, if belonging to the business.
Others
If you chose "Others" as part of your choices - Please specify
What best describes your - Own land and buildings (business space) *
Do you own any of the following as a means of transport (in your business).
Animal traction
Bicycle
Small vehicle
Large vehicle
More vehicles
Please describe your most important asset /assets: *
Do you own any of the following tools, machines, etc (in your business).
Simple tools
Small machine
Small machines
Computers
Big machine
Big machines
How many people do you employ (including the owner)? *
How many women do you employ? *
Which of the following best describes the type of employees you have? *
Which of the following best describes the work contracts of your employees? *
Which of the following best describes absenteeism of your employees? *
How do you judge the status of the following for the people working in your business?
Salary Levels of Employees: *
Contracts of Employees: *
Access to Pension Schemes: *
Access Health Insurance Schemes: *
Annual Leave arrangements for Employees: *
Sick Leave: *
Maternity Leave: *
Training, Apprenticeship and Other opportunities for Employees: *
Dialogue with Employees: *
Is your business currently registered? *
No
Yes
If " Yes" - with whom:
Do you have more than one business? *
No
Yes
If "Yes" - please specify.
Are you a member of an association? *
No
Yes
If you answered "Yes", please specify which association?
Does your business have access to finances? *
No
Yes
If you answer is "Yes", please specify as many as applicable from below?
Governmental or non-governmental organisations.
Banks that have a small business window.
National and International donor development agencies.
Credit unions / cooperatives.
Community programmes.
Other
If you choose "Other", please specify.
What are your plans for the business in the near future? *
TRAINING EXPECTATIONS AND TRAINING NEEDS
What do you expect to learn during the training? *
Please list all the different types of costs one should consider when calculating total costs of your product. *
Describe the main components of your Business Plan (if any).
Describe the main components of your marketing plan (if any).
List as many different types of Employee Benefits you know. *
What constitutes a Safe and Healthy work environment? *