BusinessSeptember 4, 2026
microenterprises
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Definition
Very small-scale businesses, typically operated by one person or a small family with limited capital and few employees.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek prefix 'mikros' (small) and the French 'entreprise' (an undertaking). It describes a business venture at the smallest end of the commercial spectrum.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the vulnerable small-scale businesses in Africa that struggle with thin financial buffers when faced with climate-related disruptions.
Africa’s Climate Fight: Why Inclusive Finance Must Move From Access To Economic Survival
Read the full article ↗Independent Newspaper Nigeria