SMES COMPETITIVENESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES

In the related literature, there are many ways in which company competitiveness can be defined and understood. The purpose of this research is a better understanding of the SMEs competitiveness from the West Region of Romania. This study presents preliminary results of a research focussed on SMEs competitiveness. There are some positive and negative local and national factors which are influencing firms’ competitiveness. This study confirms us our presumptions. The internal and external environment’s influences on SMEs are very strong. Managerial competence and good managerial practices are very important factors in the durable success of SMEs.