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Analysis of the Correlation Between Factors Supporting Micro-Entrepreneurship in the Area of the Silesian Voivodeship in Poland

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  • Krzysztof Michalski
  • Wojciech Kempa

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Purpose: The article aims to identify the factors that enable the survival of micro-enterprises in times of economic instability and to examine the strength of the relationship between selected factors. Design/methodology/approach: In 2021–2024, micro-enterprises registered in the Silesian Voivodeship in Poland were surveyed. A research sample of 271 micro-enterprises was selected. Research methods such as interviews and surveys were used. A questionnaire was used as the tool. Findings: Entrepreneurs respond in different ways to the difficult situation their micro-enterprises faced after the pandemic and during the war in Ukraine. This depends on a number of factors, such as a number of years the company has been on the market, the degree of specialization in the domain handled, flexibility in re-branding, ability to obtain external financial and non-financial support, etc. These factors mean that the condition of the micro-enterprises studied is not homogeneous. Data analysis resulted in determining the strength of links between selected factors that could have had an impact on the viability of a micro-enterprise in a dynamically changing environment. Practical implications: Due to the small research sample, the study results cannot be generalized and treated as a picture of the condition of all companies in the Silesian Voivodeship in Poland. Further studies, based on a larger research sample, would provide a more comprehensive picture. Originality/value: The negative impact of the 2019 global pandemic has greatly affected micro-enterprises. The military conflict in Ukraine in early 2022 has destabilized global markets. Rising inflation in Poland became even more pronounced after the outbreak of war. Many micro-enterprises faced a difficult situation. Gaining knowledge about the impact of constraints related to the economic situation on the operation of micro-enterprises has become essential in order to develop mechanisms to mitigate negative effects on entrepreneurship based on micro-enterprises.

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  • Krzysztof Michalski & Wojciech Kempa, 2025. "Analysis of the Correlation Between Factors Supporting Micro-Entrepreneurship in the Area of the Silesian Voivodeship in Poland," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(3), pages 138-161.
  • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxviii:y:2025:i:3:p:138-161
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    1. Kochaniak, Katarzyna & Ulman, Paweł & Zajkowski, Robert, 2023. "Effectiveness of COVID-19 state aid for microenterprises in Poland," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 86(C), pages 483-497.
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      • C1 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General
      • F5 - International Economics - - International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy

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