World trends of development of small and medium business

Abstract

The article considers the current state and main directions of development of entrepreneurship in Russia and abroad. The results of research of private and family business by PricewaterhouseCoopers are presented; results allow make conclusion how managers of private companies estimate the efficiency of the business in modern conditions, what are the perspective of development of the business, how they assess opportunities in comparison with the public and state enterprises. Also the main problems of business development are considered, the dominant factors influencing this progress are reflected. Expert's forecasts of the perspectives and directions of development of small and medium business in Russia in the near future are given.