There are various ways of classifying enterprises. They are subdivided into separate types, including depending on the number of employees. According to this criterion, enterprises are divided into small, medium and large.
Small businesses
The main indicator that allows us to recognize an enterprise as small is the number of employees for a specific period of time. Also important are such criteria as the size of its assets, the size of the authorized capital and annual turnover.
In Russia, a small enterprise is a commercial organization, in the authorized capital of which the share of participation of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, charitable and other foundations, as well as religious and public organizations does not exceed 25 percent. In addition, a share that belongs to several legal entities or one legal entity. a person should also not be more than 25 percent.
The number of employees for a certain period should not exceed the standard established in a particular area. If it is construction, industry or transport, the number of employees of a small enterprise cannot exceed 100 people. If it is a wholesale trade - no more than 50 people, if consumer services or retail trade - no more than 30 people, if any other activity - no more than 50 people.
Medium enterprises
The definitions of medium and small business are quite close all over the world. What generalizes them is economic entities that do not exceed a specific indicator in terms of the number of employees, the amount of gross assets and turnover. Medium-sized businesses are also eligible for simplified reporting. In order to understand the scope of the number of employees - after all, this criterion is most often the main one - it is worth considering a few examples.
If we take a consulting or research agency, it can be classified as a medium-sized enterprise when the number of its employees ranges from 15 to 50. If we talk about a travel company, then it can be classified as a medium-sized enterprise when the number of its employees ranges from 25 to 75. The average print media will have an editorial staff of no more than 100 employees. As with small businesses, medium-sized businesses are viewed in terms of turnover and market share.
Large enterprises
A large enterprise is called a company that produces a significant proportion of the total sales volume of an industry. It is also characterized by the number of people employed, the size of assets and the volume of sales. To classify an enterprise as a large business, you need to take into account the territorial, sectoral and state specifics. For example, for the field of mechanical engineering, the main factors are the volume of production, the number of workers and the cost of fixed assets. If you take the agro-industrial complex, you can focus only on the number of livestock or the area of land.
