S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 In November 2012, micro and small businesses based in the state of S\u00e3o Paulo posted the highest combined revenues for the month since the year 2000. According to a survey from the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service in the State of S\u00e3o Paulo (Sebrae-SP), revenues reached R$ 45.1 billion (US$ 22.1 billion), up 4.7% from November 2011, inflation discounted. The amount comes out to an average of R$ 28,900 (US$ 14, 196) per company.<\/p>\n
Trade was the best performing sector, with a 10.2% increase in revenues during the month, followed by industry with a 5.8% increase. Services sector revenues were down 3%, even though the result was influenced by a sharp increase in November 2011, which raised the basis of comparison.<\/p>\n
The Sebrae forecasts that micro and small business revenues should be up 8% to 8.5% in 2012. In 2013, annual revenues are expected to be up 7.25%, as a result of stimulus measures taken by the government, such as the lowered benchmark interest rate and payroll tax breaks. <\/p>\n
A Sebrae poll showed that 52% of micro and small business owners are expecting revenues to remain stable in the coming six months; 30% believe revenues will increase, and 8% expect a turn for the worse. <\/p>\n
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