Small business news in Portugal
Latest news and stories about small business in Portugal for expats and residents.
Latest news and stories about small business in Portugal for expats and residents.
AHRESP guarantees that the restaurant sector is one of the main pillars of the Portuguese economy and tourism, but warns that micro and small family businesses are at risk of collapse.
The Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Establishments of Portugal (AHRESP) asks the Government to implement the support announcements it has been making for the sector. It admits that dialogue has taken place, but so far there are only promises.
A new e-commerce platform for cosmetics featuring exclusive brands has launched in Portugal.
The Association of Hospitality, Catering and Similar Services proposes a support line for micro and small businesses. Support for fuel costs and temporary moratoriums on financing are also being demanded.
The Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Establishments of Portugal (AHRESP) has presented the Government with measures to address the impact of the energy crisis, such as support for fuel costs and a support line for micro and small businesses. AHRESP proposes the immediate implementation of the support line for micro and small businesses, which was announced...
Three days after the passage of Storm Kristin, Observador found Ricardo removing machinery from the rented warehouse that suffered extensive damage. Two months later, he has given up on the business (at least for now).
The Confederation of Small and Medium sized businesses (the bulk of businesses in Portugal) has reacted very negatively to the announcement by prime minister Luís Montenegro of a ‘public guarantee’ The post PM’s ‘pomp and circumstance” over energy support goes down like lead balloon appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Pedro Reis and Mateus Pinto arrived in Portugal during the COVID-19 pandemic and, five years later, have created a business focused on labels from small Portuguese producers.
Along the beach bars of Vieira de Leiria, some are considering not reopening, others are on day one of reconstruction, and some have already returned to service. With the bathing season just around the corner, it is now or never.
After starting her life in Portugal as a hotel cleaner in 2017, Rio native Hérika Brandão has opened her own salon and now leads workshops for hairdressers in countries such as France and England.
The current crisis goes well beyond a drop in demand. The combination of high costs, a rigid fiscal framework, and an administrative model that penalises those who want to grow are co-responsible. Opinion by Duarte Lebre de Freitas
Daiane Baú created Baú de Afeto with a focus on selling and delivering breakfast baskets, and the business is doing so well that she wants to train more people interested in this niche.
Third part of the 'Investigação CM' from March 24th on CMTV.
Online shopping is increasing, with small retail stores acting as a fundamental network for parcel collection and delivery, gaining revenue and foot traffic, but also dealing with complaints.
Home Algarve VOID Jewelry: Slow creation rooted in Monchique VOID Jewelry: Slow creation rooted in Monchique VOID Jewelry is made in the mountains of Monchique, a place where life moves at a slower pace, and things are created without rush.
Pastry chef Gabriela Melo, known as Gaby Melo, was one of the pioneers in introducing handmade Easter eggs in Portugal and even offers courses for those looking to start a business in the sector.
Owner of studios in Portugal and Brazil, tattoo artist Rodrigo Marques, who has over 20 years of experience, employs a total of ten people and plans to open new branches of Tatooanjos.
Tally is a platform that combines technology and human oversight to simplify financial management and lower costs for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Rulers for autistic and blind people, wooden postcards, and infinite educational pencils featuring multiplication tables, Roman numerals, or even the alphabet. These are some of the innovative products promising to bring new momentum to the stationery and gift sector, which comprises 1,500 companies and approximately 23,000 workers. 'The industries alone...'
A wave of robberies leaves residents and business owners feeling insecure.
Some people have devoted their whole lives to a business and now see it reduced to rubble. To rebuild what little remains, some place their hopes in support; others are thinking of throwing in the towel.
In areas along the Tâmega river, people are already fearing the effects of the rain expected overnight. CNN Portugal journalist Sofia Fernandes was with a group of business owners who were removing equipment from outside to avoid damage.
Company founded in 2020 by Rio de Janeiro architect Danielle Bispo is expanding in Porto and primarily serves the Brazilian community in Portugal.
CAP warns that some small businesses may be at risk after several productions were destroyed. Secretary-general Luís Mira calls for the Government to act swiftly to deploy EU community funds.
Europe is divided over changing audit exemption thresholds for small companies. While Portugal and nine other countries have decided to keep the ceilings up to which companies are exempt from that obligation, a further 21 opted to make changes under the new law that adjusts company size definitions. The organisation Accountancy ...
Strategy, innovation and adaptation mark the journey of Jéssica Piroutek and her husband, Albert Dantas, who are focusing on burgers inspired by Brazil's street sandwich.
The aim is to equip Alto Minho business owners with tools to prevent and protect against potential cyberattacks through a series of online workshops that the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (IPVC) and the National Cybersecurity Centre for the Northern region are running during January. 'In a context marked by growing ...
Cosme Santos, originally from Sergipe, arrived in Portugal three years ago and today employs Portuguese and Brazilian staff at his furniture company and is planning international expansion. The business began with €2,700.
Home Portugal The Quiet Economies of the Algarve The Quiet Economies of the Algarve Living in Portugal long enough, you begin to notice networks that exist entirely outside the tourist economy.
