The ScaleEnabler

United States

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) defines small businesses with varying thresholds depending on the industry. For many sectors, small businesses are defined as having fewer than 500 employees or up to $41.5 million in annual revenue. Our definition is on the lower end of these thresholds, making it suitable for targeting a substantial portion of small businesses.

European Union

The EU defines small enterprises as having fewer than 50 employees and a turnover of up to €10 million. Our definition fits perfectly within this standard, particularly concerning employee count and closely aligning with revenue limits when converted to USD.

Canada

In Canada, small businesses typically have fewer than 100 employees, and while specific revenue thresholds are not universally defined, our limit of $20 million USD is reasonable for capturing a wide array of small businesses.

Australia

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) considers businesses with less than AUD 10 million in turnover as small businesses for tax purposes. Our definition, although higher in revenue, aligns with the employee count and addresses a significant segment of small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

Asia (e.g., Japan, South Korea)

In Japan, small enterprises in manufacturing can have up to 300 employees, and revenue thresholds vary. In South Korea, small enterprises can have up to 300 employees. Our definition of 50 employees and $20 million USD fits within the lower to mid-range of these standards.