From Small to Large Business

The article reveals the psychological characteristics of entrepreneurship depending on the size of the business, and emphasizes the importance of studying the psychological aspects of entrepreneurial activity. The author emphasizes that the formal difference between small, medium and large businesses is often misinterpreted, including when developing programs and measures to support and develop entrepreneurship. The author proves that the formally understood difference between small, medium and large businesses is very different from the understanding of the difference between small, medium and large businesses from the point of view of the psychology of entrepreneurship and the motivation of entrepreneurs to develop a business. The article substantiates the importance of a comprehensive understanding of the differences between small and medium businesses. The paper substantiates that information about the size of the business plays an important role in understanding the psychology of the entrepreneur and the motives for business growth. The paper reveals new evidence of the importance of the entrepreneur for Russia. The author reveals the factors influencing the reserves for the development of entrepreneurship in the Russian Federation. The article reveals a conceptual understanding of the “measurement” of entrepreneurship, and also considers different approaches to the “measurement” of entrepreneurship.