Application of information technology and e-business in optimizing the competitive advantages of small and medium-sized enterprises

In order to review and study the issues of competitiveness and optimization of business operations with the use of IT and e-business, the paper will study, analyze and elaborate on the several key criteria formulated in research questions. Exploration of these questions through desktop and empirical research examines in detail the role and impact of new technologies, especially information technology in optimizing the competitive advantages of small and medium-sized enterprises. Research eventually assesses the degree of optimization of technological inputs and outputs in the development of competitive capacity of SMEs and offers appropriate conclusions.