SMEs and Family Smes: Specificities from the Portuguese Socio-Business Context

Abstract The composition of the corporate structure constitutes a relevant indicator entrepreneurial and economic dynamism certain country or territory. In contrast to past estimates over 45 years, importance small very scale entreprises has been steadily decreasing in Portuguese business universe. socio-entrepreneurial fabric is predominantly constituted by businesses (micro companies): 2015, 99,9% non financial sector were SME [Small Medium-size companies], micro companies represented around 96% total number SME. this context, family acquire greater relevance due to/for estimated weight they have on economy (between 70% 80% SME, also including great quoted stock exchange markets), creation jopbs role play local development. Notwithstanding, there still significant unawareness layouts companies. effect, these tend be heterogeneousin terms size, activity degree professionalization respective government models human resources..The ongoing project, “Roadmap for businesses” (2016-2018), financed NORTE 2020/ FEDER as central goal contribute better acknowledgement assessment impact northern region, far local, national international concerned. For purpose, it will build database mapping all that present layout apply an online survey, combined with in-depth interviews various types segments businesses, reinforcing their social roles.