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14. SUPPLIERS

This part describes your main suppliers and their financial situation.

Generally about suppliers

• Where are your suppliers located geographically?

• Do several suppliers compete with each other?

• Do you have any protection against suppliers who deliver late or supply poor quality goods?

• The financial circumstances of your suppliers.

Key suppliers

• Who are your most important suppliers?

• Is your company dependent on a small number of suppliers?

• Suppliers’ financial circumstances.

• If the company is dependent on a few suppliers, how have you tried to reduce your dependence on them. For example, what would you do if one or more of them chose to sell exclusively to your competitors?

Agreements

• Do you have agreements with suppliers?

• Are agreements with suppliers necessary if your business is to function?