Stan oraz uwarunkowania rozwoju małych i średnich firm w województwie zachodniopomorskim

The article concerns the sector of the small and medium size companies, which is perceived in European Union as strategic one for the sake of its meaning for the economic growth and the process of creating the new workplaces. These kinds of firms much easier implement the new technologies and are more flexible in adapting to new market requirements. Thus it is essential for the state to create efficient mechanisms of supporting medium and small size firms. However the help provided by the state must be complemented by the activities of the local governments which should create favourable conditions for running businesses.