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For many companies, particularly for microenterprises, the first period of their business operations has been very difficult. The objective of this paper is to point out factors influencing the capacity for survival of the companies employing up to 9 employees which have started their operations in the period 2001-2002 and have survived in the market for 3 years. The relevant data compiled by Central Statistical Office have been taken into consideration. In this context the characteristics of the enterprises' were identified the factors instrumental for a market success.