Networking of Small and Medium Enterprises into Clusters in the Slovak Republic

According to survey of risks, market risks are the most endangering risks threatening small and medium sized enterprises in the Slovak Republic for years. Appropriate way to reducing these risks is networking enterprises in clusters. Creating clusters favourably affects the stability and competitiveness of the participating enterprises. Due to the fact, that cooperation is still underdeveloped in the Slovak Republic the main aim of this paper is to point out the growing importance and benefits of clusters for small and medium sized enterprises. The paper analyzes current state, structure and application (usage) of clusters in the Slovak Republic.