Public-private partnership as a mechanism for the development of small and medium businesses
In the conditions of economic instability, as well as a high level of competition, the topical issue is the search for effective forms of doing business, especially for small and medium businesses. The article discusses the dynamics and characteristics of the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the city of Sevastopol, studied the features of the organization and implementation of public-private partnership projects. To strengthen the position of small and medium-sized businesses in the market, expand the market, and participate in socially significant projects, the author proposes the creation of a partnership between the state represented by the authorities of the city of Sevastopol and small and medium businesses on the basis of public-private partnership. As the best option, the author proposed the implementation of projects in the field of information technology, namely - participation in the creation of a "smart city".