Determinantes da descontinuidade de micro e pequenas empresas na cidade de Uberlândia

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze and identify determinants that contribute to the closure of the activities of micro and small enterprises (MSE). The importance of MSEs for the economic development of a country is the main reason for carrying out the study. By means of a descriptive research on its objectives and based on the study ofOrtigara (2006) through the use of a semi-structured script as part of the methodological procedures, the reasons for closure of the activities of micro and small enterprises in the municipality of Uberlândia -MG. The results partially confirm those indicated in the baseline study. A factor highlighted as a reason for is related to the focus on the conduct of the business, being this one represented by the source of income of the entrepreneurs that in their majority had other alternatives. Most entrepreneurs had previous experiences in undertaking, so the lack of them can not be considered as a success factor in managing MPE's. Entrepreneurs mostly reported the change in professional focus as a reason for closure and did not report default as a determinant for the business.