An evaluation instrument for business life-cycle nanocycles in Mexican microenterprises: a theoretical–methodological essay
Abstract
In Mexico, microenterprises represent 98.1% of business units, according to government data. However, the business closure rate between 2008 and 2018 exceeded 75%. In this context, this essay proposes an evaluation instrument aimed at analyzing the internal and external factors involved in the nanocycles within the business life cycle of microenterprises, understood as short-term analytical units within their organizational life cycle. The essay follows a documentary theoretical–methodological approach, without direct empirical application, supported by a review of specialized literature. Based on this review, indicators that may limit or support business survival are proposed. Furthermore, the essay contributes to strengthening the conceptual and methodological understanding of business life-cycle analysis in microenterprises.
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