THE BENEFITS OF USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SMALL BUSINESSES.

Small businesses occupy an important place in the economy and social life of many countries. By adapting and evolving to rapidly changing market conditions, small businesses are highly flexible, and their importance in the development of new technologies and economic development is now recognized throughout the world. Small businesses are generally more ambitious, flexible, more innovative and technologically sensitive enterprises in the mode of production required by the economy. The economies of most of these countries are more dynamic and quickly adapt to modern conditions. In other words, today's traditional enterprises based on cheap labor and natural resources must be replaced by enterprises based on information and technology. The small businesses needed in the modern world consist of enterprises that are constantly evolving, open to development and innovation, see the whole world as a market, competition, are highly competitive, dynamic, flexible, creative, high-tech and risky. loving enterprises. The ability of small businesses to continue their activities in conditions of internal and external competition depends on their adaptation to the current competitive conditions. In this competitive environment, the ability of these enterprises to satisfy the demands and needs of their customers in the right place, at the right time, in quantity, quality and at the best price depends on their development. Advanced manufacturing technology is one of the most important areas of product development and process technology in a highly competitive environment. One of the most important strategies for the development of small manufacturing groups is the use of advanced manufacturing technologies to achieve lower prices, better quality, and increase product demand and plant efficiency, as well as ensure rapid distribution of suitable products. In modern conditions, information technology (IT) plays an important role in all spheres of society. Experience shows that the successful activities of commercial firms are determined by the management of their personnel and structural units. The use of IT in the activities of commercial firms is relevant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]