摘要：Research background: Small and medium-sized enterprises are a pillar of every market economy in aspect of globalization. The importance of their position is given mainly by their positive effect on employment. One of the basic elements of healthy economic development in the country is the dynamic increase of these companies, which can satisfy the requirements of even the most demanding customers with their high adaptability and creativity.Purpose of the article: The main goal of the article is to examine the profits of small and medium-sized enterprises from 2015 to 2019. The article also contains the characteristics of small and medium-sized enterprises and their contribution to the economy of the Slovak Republic. The contribution of the article lies in a summary of theoretical knowledge about small and medium-sized enterprises and an examination of the reasons why there was an increase or decrease in profit in individual years.Methods: The scientific method of analysis was used in writing the article, where we came to the appropriate conclusions based on the examination of individual parts. The individual years were compared with each other using the method of mutual comparison.Findings & Value added: The output of the whole article is the finding that small and medium-sized enterprises represent an important part of the economy of the Slovak Republic. In the Slovak republic, the constant support and development of these businesses are essential because they have a significant impact on many economic indicators.
关键词：small and medium-sized enterprises;earnings;economicindicators
