Occasional folder presents basic statistical data characterizing small and medium entities in Śląskie Voivodship. Small and medium enterprises constitute an important part of the whole sector of enterprises, not only due to their number, but also their role in the economy – crucial in many respects. This is a group of entities regarded as important for entrepreneurship, playing a significant role in creation of new jobs, quickly reacting to changes in the socio-economic environment, adjusting their activities to the current market situation and the market needs (local, regional, domestic, and even international).