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Table 9 Determinants of the problems encountered by the respondents that lead to business failure in terms of the operational aspect

From: Adverse impact of lockdown during COVID-19 pandemic on micro-small and medium enterprises (Indian handicraft sector): A study on highlighted exit strategies and important determinants

Category

f

%

Delay in delivering the supply material

8

13.33

Declining customers demand

10

16.67

Difficulties in making a new and innovative product

16

26.67

Obsolete (not updated) technology/machines

5

8.33

Distribution of products is hampered

8

13.33

The company has temporarily closed its doors due to new protocols and guidelines

13

21.67

Total

60

100.00