SUCCESS FACTORS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN TOURISM SECTOR
SUCCESS FACTORS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN TOURISM SECTOR

Summary/Abstract: Polish SMEs are the key aspect for the development of Polish economy. They can be a solution to reducing the unemployment, improving the economic situation, soothing social tensions and increasing the quality of life in Poland. SMEs provide employment opportunities for Polish citizens, and engage in local issues and contribute to sustainable economic development. Therefore, they are crucial for helping Polish economy by cushioning the impact of institutional changes caused by Poland’s transition to a capitalist economy. The aim of this research is to identify factors influencing the success of Polish SMEs in tourism sector (measured by the gross profit per employee). Our results show that being a middle-aged owner/manager who established an enterprise because he or she wanted to achieve self-realization or experience risk and run a one-person, or sole-trader enterprise that had certificates for its products, used Broadband Internet connection and was located in the province in the proximity of large cities increased the probability of achieving enterprise success.

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