Factors Determining the Development of Small Enterprises

摘要

This material refers to research on the key factors for the success of small enterprises. The results of research conducted among 120 enterprises from the SME sector operating in the Dolny Sl?sk region of Poland are presented as compared to the characteristics of enterprises from the SME sector, along with current statistical data related to their operation. The research was supposed to identify the factors for success, including innovations, and its impact on their development. The first part of the article presents the characteristics of a micro, small and medium enterprise. Then, the problems of these enterprises related to the barriers for their development are presented. The third part is a review of literature presenting the key factors for success. The last part is the presentation of research results indicating how enterprises identify and perceive the key factors for success. Examined entrepreneurs.