A Survey of the Role of Industrial Small and Medium Enterprises (SME S)Development in Creation of Entrepreneual Opportunities

The main purpose of this research is to examine the role of industrial SME’S development in creation of entrepreneual opportunities in Semnan province. Statistical population is all 1587 industrial SME’S located in Semnan province in 1387. A sample of 309 SME’S were randomly selected by using Morgan –Kerjesy table. Tools of data collection are interviews with SME’S managers, owners, examination of documents, and researcher made questionnaire whose validity was determined by using Alpha Gronbaukh technique. Statistical techniques used are descriptive statistics, correlation coefficient test, sign test and Kolmogorov – Smirnov (K-Z) test. The data is analyzed by SPSS software. Based on the results of the research, there is a meaningful relationship between advanced technology and machinery, the degree of workforce skills, managerial styles, new product innovation, risk acceptance and the creation of entrepreneual opportunities.