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Note 10 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual)	Jan. 18, 2020 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2020 BRL (R$)	May 31, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Jul. 08, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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SPAR BSMT Joint Venture [Member]
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NMS [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
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Merhold Property Trust [Member]
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NSRS [Member]
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Resource Plus, Inc [Member]
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Operating Lease, Expense Per Month					$ 2,000
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SPAR Todopromo [Member]
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Related Party Transaction, Amount Refunded				$ 94,414
Affinity Insurance Company, Ltd. [Member] \| SAS [Member]
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