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The idea of microfinance and microenterprises was developed by Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. A microenterprise is a type of business with a small team, often registered, requiring __11__ capital of no more than $35,000. The term microenterprise connotes different entities and sectors depending on the country. Generally speaking, in developed countries, microenterprises make up the smallest end of the small business sector, __12__ microenterprises in developing countries constitute the vast majority of the small business sector – a result of the relative lack of formal sector jobs available for the poor. Microenterprises add value to a country’s economy by creating jobs, enhancing income, strengthening purchasing power, lowering costs, and adding business convenience. According to data from the Development Bank of Latin America, microenterprises represent 88 percent of total companies in Latin America, where they are engaged in self-employment activities. Microlending has become an alternative __13__ traditional lending for businesses in communities that don’t have access to traditional funding. Microbusinesses and small businesses that are in underserved areas or have low credit __14__ can use private microlending organizations for marketing campaigns, inventory or supplies, and seasonal expenses. Some states and organizations offer help for small and microbusinesses. Nebraska, for instance, gives an income tax credit of up to $10,000 based on “demonstrated growth” of the business over the past two years. However, official policies often make business difficult for microentrepreneurs. Deposit services are rarely __15__ to these businesspeople, especially in rural areas. The small loans microentrepreneurs usually need are less attractive to traditional formal financial institutions because of their high transaction costs.
The idea of microfinance and microenterprises was developed by Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. A microenterprise is a type of business with a small team, often registered, requiring __11__ capital of no more than $35,000. The term microenterprise connotes different entities and sectors depending on the country. Generally speaking, in developed countries, microenterprises make up the smallest end of the small business sector, __12__ microenterprises in developing countries constitute the vast majority of the small business sector – a result of the relative lack of formal sector jobs available for the poor. Microenterprises add value to a country’s economy by creating jobs, enhancing income, strengthening purchasing power, lowering costs, and adding business convenience. According to data from the Development Bank of Latin America, microenterprises represent 88 percent of total companies in Latin America, where they are engaged in self-employment activities. Microlending has become an alternative __13__ traditional lending for businesses in communities that don’t have access to traditional funding. Microbusinesses and small businesses that are in underserved areas or have low credit __14__ can use private microlending organizations for marketing campaigns, inventory or supplies, and seasonal expenses. Some states and organizations offer help for small and microbusinesses. Nebraska, for instance, gives an income tax credit of up to $10,000 based on “demonstrated growth” of the business over the past two years. However, official policies often make business difficult for microentrepreneurs. Deposit services are rarely __15__ to these businesspeople, especially in rural areas. The small loans microentrepreneurs usually need are less attractive to traditional formal financial institutions because of their high transaction costs.
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- A monopoly
- B seed
- C province
- D vigor
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