Sources and Methodologies for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Study in Brazil

This article uncovers relevant sources and methodologies to gather knowledge about micro, small medium enterprises (MSME) in Brazil. To achieve its purpose, the text presents methodologies. type of study is relatively neglected concerning MSMEs. Until this moment, not much data has been reported these companies’ categories, even less advanced research. Among most significant methodology addressing MSMEs country, highlights surveys conducted by Brazilian Institute Geography Statistics (IBGE), Micro Small Business Support Service (SEBRAE), international annual research Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) a on entrepreneurial activity, which Brazil part for more than 20 years. The institutions, as well consulting those companies, collect key that posteriorly become sources. Also, when explaining how institutions chose treated data, they own specific regarding businesses paper also points out importance constant law monitoring, adjustment, technology incentives. article's contribution present MSME with data.