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micro-enterprise

[/ˈmaɪ.kroʊ ˈen.tɚ.praɪz/]
nounfemininepl: micro-enterprises
microempresa
1. A very small business, typically employing fewer than 10 people, with minimal capital investment and often operating informally or in the informal economy
The government supports micro-enterprises through low-interest loans and business training programs.
O governo apoia microempresas através de empréstimos com juros baixos e programas de treinamento empresarial.
2. A small-scale business venture, often self-employed or family-run, that generates income for individuals in developing economies
She started a micro-enterprise selling handmade crafts at the local market.
Ela iniciou uma microempresa vendendo artesanatos feitos à mão no mercado local.
Synonyms
small businessmicro-businesssmall-scale enterpriseminiempresa
Antonyms
large corporationmultinational companyenterpriseconglomerate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
microempresa
Most common term; widely used in business and government contexts
São Paulo
microempresa; pequeno negócio
Both terms are used; microempresa is more formal
Rio de Janeiro
microempresa; negócio pequeno
Colloquial usage may include negócio pequeno
Portugal
microempresa; pequena empresa
Microempresa is the official term; pequena empresa is also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

start from scratch
bootstrap a business
small but mighty
mom-and-pop shop
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