Brazil's microentrepreneurship and small business sectors reached historic levels in 2025, driven by strong growth in bakeries and beauty, amid challenges and evolving legislation.
Brazilian Congress debates ending 6x1 work schedule amid warnings that reduced work hours could diminish productivity and raise consumer prices.
Daniel Vorcaro admits Banco Master’s business model was fully dependent on the Credit Guarantee Fund, leading to a liquidity crisis and Central Bank-ordered liquidation in 2025.
Brazil's microentrepreneurship hits new highs but faces challenges including stagnant revenue limits, while ecological businesses flourish in sustainability.
Brazilian small businesses benefit from financial innovation and AI, boosting sustainability, credit access, and operational efficiency in 2026.
São Paulo's VAI TEC opens applications for its 11th edition, alongside local entrepreneurship initiatives and private sector growth in Brazil's 2026 business ecosystem.
Sebrae/PR spearheads the recovery of small businesses in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu after the November 2025 tornado with the Sebraetec Supera program providing crucial financial aid and technical support.
São Paulo advances tourism promotion at FITUR Madrid while Rio Grande focuses on business and industrial growth with key negotiations and green energy projects.
Maragogi highlights its tourism, culture, and investment opportunities at the 13th Feira dos Municípios to attract business and promote sustainable development.
The Cidade Empreendedora program is boosting small business participation in public procurement across Mato Grosso do Sul, supported by municipal upgrades and technological advances in AI and digital business platforms.
Aracaju prepares to host the fourth Expo Aju Móveis, a major furniture sector event aimed at bolstering business tourism and generating R$ 70 million in commerce.
Brazilian SMEs benefit from financial credit via iFood Pago and digital mentoring programs like Sucesso Digital no Negócio, driving growth and competitiveness.
Brazil launches new entrepreneurship support programs and a franchising evaluation tool in 2026 to foster business growth and scalability.
Brazil's minimal delegation to the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos underscores its fading global influence amid economic and political challenges, experts say.
Brazil faces fiscal challenges and election-year caution while pushing major highway and railway concessions to boost infrastructure investment in 2026.
Brazil's beauty sector surged in 2025, with nearly 236,000 new businesses fueled by passion and innovation, highlighting regional success and evolving consumer demands.
Study shows credit card use remains steady among Brazilian small businesses, emphasizing the need for planned credit use to avoid high-interest debt cycles.
Nanoentrepreneurship is expanding across Brazil, serving as a key entry point for business formalization and economic inclusion, especially in peripheral areas and among women.
Brazilian medium-sized enterprises are actively investing in renewable energy to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness, backed by government funding but facing challenges like high energy prices and taxes.
Microentrepreneurs in Brazil benefit from microcredit and business regularization programs in São Paulo and nationwide in early 2026.
The Mercosur-EU trade agreement offers Brazilian industry substantial new export opportunities and tariff benefits, promising growth but also presenting regulatory challenges.
A new Mercosur-EU trade deal ends decades of negotiation, promising significant economic gains for Brazil and wider market access while facing political hurdles.
The Mercosur-EU trade agreement introduces a new digital trade information portal and enforces geographic indication rules affecting Brazilian product labeling.
Brazil's Ministry of Entrepreneurship marks its second year fostering small businesses and women entrepreneurs with impactful credit, procurement, and sustainability programs benefitting over 25 million people.
Piauí launches a comprehensive support program combining training and credit access to empower vulnerable communities and boost small businesses.
Curitiba proposes regulations for coworking spaces while Divinópolis hosts a key business trends event inspired by global retail innovations.
The European Parliament will vote on June 21 regarding judicial review of the Mercosur-EU trade agreement days after its scheduled signing on June 17, potentially delaying the treaty's implementation.
Brazil's Ibovespa stock index reached a record high, supported by easing geopolitical tensions, a weaker dollar, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the Central Bank.
The Banco Master investigation reveals political entanglements and legal challenges that risk destabilizing Brazil's financial system and investor confidence.
Brazil quickly filled its 52,000-ton US beef export quota in early 2026, triggering a 26.4% tariff on excess exports and prompting strategic shifts by Brazilian meat exporters.
Retail sales in Brazil grew by 1.0% in November 2025 compared to October, with strong gains in office equipment and communication sectors but declines in textiles and clothing.
Investigations reveal alleged financial fraud involving prominent businessmen Vorcaro and Tanure manipulating stock values and business dealings.
Brazilian local businesses adopt unique summer experiences while Braskem expands free entrepreneurial training nationwide to boost sustainability and innovation.
A major women-focused business networking event in Curitiba launches a pioneering app and promotes empowerment through partnerships and knowledge sharing.
São Francisco de Itabapoana partners with Sebrae to gather business data and organize seminars aimed at improving conditions for small entrepreneurs.
US tariffs targeting trade with Iran threaten Brazil's agribusiness exports, especially in beef, raising economic and diplomatic challenges amid increased beef export volumes.
EPrime tackles supplier fragmentation to unify business management in Paraná, while Teresópolis hosts a major event linking local entrepreneurs to global business trends.
In 2025, Ceará set a record with over 142,000 new businesses, driven by a sharp rise in microenterprises and a shift toward more structured companies.
The U.S. plans to impose a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran could severely affect Brazil's $3 billion agribusiness trade with Tehran, raising concerns over export costs and market access.
Sebrae and Senac offer new courses in January 2026 focused on strategic marketing and business management to help Brazilian small businesses thrive in a competitive digital market.