Strategic planning in the development of small and medium-sized enterprises
The article examines the sequence and main provisions of the documents that formulate the strategic objectives of SME development in Russia. The principles of the newly-adopted strategy for the development of this sector of the economy until 2030 are disclosed. The need to ensure the relationship of government measures to support SMEs with the structural reform of the economy as a whole is demonstrated. Target groups for state support are requested to complement the list of group of industrial companies operating on the domestic market and playing an important role in increasing the share of manufacturing in the economy. Institutional innovations in the development of marketing and information support for SMEs are revealed. Principles underlying the state support of SMEs within the framework of the implementation of a long-term strategy for SMEs as well as impediments and risks in achieving a breakthrough in the development of SMEs are considered. Directions of further formation of a favorable environment for the development of business in order to achieve the target indicators of the strategy of development of small and medium-sized enterprises in the long term are proposed.