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Abstract
The study identified the most common types of innovation introduced by SMEs, which included product innovations.
It was also found that the result of applying innovative solutions by the examined entities are mainly benefits in the
form of increased market share and a considerable improvement of the quality of offered products. It was found that
the reasons for taking up innovation activity are a perspective development of the company and the need to withstand
competition. The principal barriers limiting this activity are financial obstacles.