Micro and small industries (MPI’s) are more optimistic. This is what the sector’s Satisfaction Index shows, measured by the National Indicator of Micro and Small Industry Activity, which rose from 126 points in the last two-month period and reached 131 points in the months of July and August.
The number is from the survey carried out bimonthly by Datafolha at the request of the sector union, Simpi-SP, and assesses the satisfaction of owners of micro and small industries throughout the national territory. The July and August result indicates optimism, as it exceeds the 100-point neutrality mark, but is far from the 200-point limit.
Among the highlights for the improvement is the analysis of satisfaction with profits, which went from 114 to 121 points. In the highlights by region, companies in the Midwest and North are the most optimistic, with 150 points, while those in the Northeast are the most pessimistic (120), despite all operating above 100 points.
The survey also indicates the movement of hiring and firing in the sector. Of the total number of companies, 15% opened vacancies, while 11% closed, which leaves a positive balance of jobs and signals an increase in manpower in industries.
The president of Simpi-SP, Joseph Couri, warns that, despite the positive balance, it is necessary to pay attention to other indicators of the research, which represent a scenario not so favorable to entrepreneurs.
“There are a number of problems that, despite the improvement, are still present, such as indebtedness, high production costs, in addition to the lack of information on credit lines and the fact that most entrepreneurs undertake out of necessity”, he says. the president.
Of the companies, 45% have debt, with higher rates among small industries than among micro industries. The most frequent are related to taxes and duties (29%), followed by debts with banks and financial institutions (22%).
The degree of default is also shown in the survey: while 8% of companies have very high indebtedness, which can compromise the functioning of the business, 28% have high indebtedness, but under control.
The survey also revealed that most entrepreneurs were unemployed when they opened their business: 54%, which, according to Joseph Couri, indicates a business out of necessity. Regarding their financial situation, 74% say they are in better circumstances than before starting their business.
* Under supervision of Pauline Almeida
Source: CNN Brasil
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