# Very small enterprise barometer: 61% of small business owners see their turnover decline

> In the third quarter of 2026, 61% of managers of very small enterprises saw their turnover decline and 71% their net margin shrink. Half pay themselves less than the minimum wage, according to the barometer of the Syndicat des Indépendants.

**In brief**: Economy event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 30 October 2026 at 06:03. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 30 October 2026 at 06:03.

- Category: Economy
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 06:03
- Updated: 30 October 2026 at 06:03
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/4517-very-small-enterprise-barometer-61-of-small-business-owners-see-their-turnover

## Sources (1 articles)

- [TPE : 61 % des patrons voient leur chiffre d’affaires baisser, 51 % se paient moins que le SMIC](https://www.breizh-info.com/2026/10/30/265061/tpe-61-des-patrons-voient-leur-chiffre-daffaires-baisser-51-se-paient-moins-que-le-smic/) — Breizh-Info, 30 October 2026 at 06:03

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