PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF SMALL BUSINESS IN RUSSIA TODAY

In the last 10-15 years, the activities of small enterprises has attracted the attention of researchers , scientists, economists and politicians in different countries. This is due to the fact that the small business sector makes a significant part of the GDP of many countries ( developed countries from 30 to 60 %) , making a significant contribution to solving the problems of employment and competitiveness of entire industries . In connection with this , the interest of economists to study the growth of small businesses, to the analysis of the methods and means of state support for this sector .