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.
How can we define the size of a business? What is an SME? (Small or Medium Sized Enterprise). We explore the characteristics that define micro, small and medium sized businesses. Out of 5.5 million businesses in the UK over 99% of them are SMEs. These small or start up businesses range from accountancy firms to zoos, but they are united by the determination of their owners to grow and prosper.