Estrus is the stage of the reproductive cycle in which the dog can become pregnant; sometimes a dog that is in estrus is said to be in heat or in season. On average, puberty or sexual maturity is reached at about 6 months of age, but this can vary by breed.
A small scale enterprise is a privately owned and operated business, characterized by a small number of employees and low turnover. A small enterprise usually only shares a tiny segment of the market it operates in.
The definition of enterprises according to staff headcount and turnover or balance-sheet total is essential for identifying businesses able to benefit from European Union (EU) programmes or policies specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).ACT.SUMMARY.he new definition thus qualifies small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the concept of the microenterprise. It strengthens the efficiency of the Community programmes and policies designed for these businesses.