June 27, day of the smallest but most important companies for the world economy
Perhaps it is not one of those well-known days because it has only been commemorated for a few years, but it is certainly one of the most important on an economic and social level. This June 27 is Microenterprise and SMEs Day. It was in 2017 when, at the proposal of Argentina, the UN General Assembly approved this initiative aimed at raising awareness about its contribution to sustainable development and the global economy.
Microenterprises and SMEs are considered the backbone of the economy and the architects of much of the promotion of development and employment. They represent, worldwide, approximately 90% of the business sector across the planet, between 60% and 70% of employment, and 50% of GDP.
In Spain in 2021, more than one hundred thousand new companies were registered according to the National Institute of Statistics, an increase of 27.7% compared to 2020, a particularly relevant data, since according to the United Nations Organization, the COVID-19 crisis affected above all, within the private sector, this type of companies "especially those led by women, young people, ethnic minorities and migrants, who suffered the most."
In addition, the Sustainable Development Goals, which integrate all the agents involved in social and economic well-being, also have a lot to do with these smaller companies, which can become agents of change by putting the SDGs into practice. The advantages are evident: improving business reputation, contributing to a more equal, fair and sustainable planet, and establishing stronger relationships with its employees (through conciliation measures), suppliers (promoting the local economy, which implies reduction of environmental impact) and clients (actions of a markedly positive social and environmental nature are especially valued by clients).
Precisely because of their size, microenterprises and SMEs can adapt better to changes although at the same time they are also more vulnerable, for example, in relation to their financing capacity, access to internationalization, which is why Governments and institutions must contribute to establishing a favorable atmosphere so that microenterprises and SMEs have access to financing, information and markets, on equal terms.
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La Mutua is very aware that, as at a global level, microenterprises and SMEs must be subject to special protection, a task in which it puts constant effort. Since April 2020,
On its web portal the Mutua also allocates an important space to this profile, that of the self-employed worker, equipped with multiple training, information and management content, aimed at simplifying their daily life and that of their company.
