The strong economic recovery since the summer is not at the rendezvous for very small businesses (TPE), according to a survey published Tuesday by the Syndicate of Independents (SDI), which asks for targeted aid from the government.
Only 30% of a representative sample of 503 owners or self-employed workers of these companies with 0 to 9 employees noted a strong recovery in their activity, according to a survey carried out by telephone from November 2 to 19 by the CSA institute. .
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In addition, 44% report a decline in activity compared to 2019, before the crisis, against 38% who report a stable situation and 19% who say they recorded an increase.
In addition, 4 out of 5 VSE executives believe that the 100 billion euro stimulus plan launched in September 2020 by the government has not had a "
positive impact
" for them.
"
The economic recovery is not the same depending on the size of the companies,
" Marc Sanchez, SDI secretary general, told AFP.
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However, 55% of TPE bosses do not face cash flow problems and 26% have "
limited
"
cash flow problems
. And a large majority (85%) believe that they will be able to meet their various deadlines (bank, suppliers, rents, salaries) over the next six months.
If the investigation were launched today as the fifth epidemic wave swept over the country, its results "
could be even more unfavorable
", according to Marc Sanchez. "
We want to draw the government's attention to the need to put in place detailed and targeted aid mechanisms
" to sectors suffering from the health crisis, underlines the head of the SDI, who is asking for new deferrals of tax and social charges. , as well as a staggering of two additional years for the repayment of the loan guaranteed by the State (PGE).
The SDI has also launched a consultation on its site to develop proposals that will be submitted to candidates for the presidential election, in favor of these small businesses which have a total of 4 million employees and 2 million self-employed workers.