Segmentation

Enterprises are typically segmented in a few different ways:

Size

• Micro-enterprises ( ~90%): They account for the overwhelming majority of businesses worldwide. These are often family-run or very small-scale operations.　（Fewer than 10 employees）
• Small enterprises (5-8%): Businesses playing an important role in local economies.（10 to 49 employees）
• Medium-sized enterprises (~1-2%): Increasingly significant players with higher employment and economic impact.（50 to 249 employees）
• Large enterprises (<1%): Relatively small in number, but command significant economic resources.（250 or more employees）

Industry

Enterprises are divided into numerous industries based on the products or services they provide.

• Technology: A rapidly growing sector including software development, hardware manufacturing, IT services, and more.
• Healthcare: Encompasses hospitals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health insurance providers.
• Manufacturing: Production of goods ranging from cars and electronics to textiles and food products.
• Finance: Includes banks, investment firms, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.
• Retail: The sale of goods to consumers, including online stores and physical shops.
• Energy: Oil & gas, renewable sources, utilities – essential for powering societies.
• Agriculture: Farming, food processing, and related activities that form the food supply chain.
• Transportation: The movement of goods and people via air, road, rail, and sea.
• Construction: Building of residential and commercial structures, and infrastructure projects.
• Education: Schools, universities, and training providers.
• Hospitality: Hotels, restaurants, tourism –focused on the travel experience.
• Professional Services: Accounting, law, consulting, and other services businesses.
• Government: Public sector organizations providing essential societal services.
• Non-profit Organizations: Driven by missions like social welfare, environmental protection, and charity.

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