Small business is the major sphere creating the soil of development of the countries with market economy. The number of undertakings (startups) and other representatives of small business in the Republic of Belarus constantly grows and comes nearer to 100 thousand. Small business in the Republic of Belarus has somewhat many problems. The small entity isn't so protected from financial troubles, as large consolidation. The analysis of a current state shows that in the Republic of Belarus the potential of small entrepreneurship isn't completely realized.