E-commerce as a Factor Supporting the Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing Enterprises

Competition and competitiveness in the economy are among the most commonly used, but poorly defined concepts. Competing brought a big contribution to improving the quality of life and prosperity. In addition to competing economic life is regarded as a source of mobilization and creativity of the people in every sphere of life. As much as 99% of companies in Europe belongs to the small and medium-sized enterprises. They have the greatest impact on economic growth, employment and innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises provide two out of three jobs in the private sector and are significant for the European economy.