DIGITALIZATION OF SMALL ENTERPRISES IN RUSSIA: ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION

Abstract

The relevance of the topic. The development of small business is one of the key strategic government objectives. In this context, the digitalization of small businesses is an important component of overall economic progress, requiring predictive analysis and assessment of the level of digital development. Goal. Statistical analysis of the comparative level of progress in the digitalization of small businesses. Methodology. System analysis, comparisons, induction, as well as tabular processing and visualization of research results. Results and conclusions. The work established that, in general, the implementation of digital technologies in small businesses is at the average level for the economy. A more detailed analysis established that the main application of digital technologies for small businesses is the leisure, entertainment, sports, culture sector, as well as the repair of personal and household goods. In other respects, including in the manufacturing industry, the level of digital development of small organizations is below average for all sectors of the economy. This is due to the predominant concentration of small businesses in Russia in trade. The study showed that the most technologically advanced small companies in digital terms are concentrated in the areas of providing repair services and providing leisure. Scope of application. Small business, the area of control and analysis of structural development of the economy and digitalization.