The resilience of our entrepreneurs will once again be tested. Tax increases, which could become a reality in the near future, labor shortages, and a number of other factors are worsening the business environment, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. This, in turn, affects communities as well.

According to sociological data, 56% of entrepreneurs expect the situation to worsen.

The factors of negative impact include:
🔹Mobilization — 71%
🔹Attacks on the energy system — 61%
🔹Occupation of territories — 58%
🔹Labor shortages — 58%

Currently, businesses are not counting on state support; rather, they hope the government will not hinder their operations.

The most anticipated measures for support would be:
🤝Easing regulations and administrative pressure;
🤝Improving conditions for employee exemptions from military service;
🤝Covering military risks;
🤝A moratorium on inspections;
🤝Easing currency restrictions.

Overall, businesses are preparing for difficulties but remain cautiously optimistic, relying primarily on their own resources.
A more detailed assessment of the situation and the results of the research are available in the infographic by the publication Mind.UA.