Assessment of the Level and Features of Small Business Development in the Tambov Region in the Post-Pandemic Conditions
The purpose of this article is to assess the level and determine the features of small business development in the Tambov region in the post-pandemic conditions. The research objectives are to analyze the current state of small business in the Tambov region, to show the dynamics of the number of micro, small, medium-sized enterprises, to present the industry structure of small enterprises in the Tambov region, to analyze the possible risks of small business in modern post-pandemic conditions. The main hypothesis of the study is that the restrictions imposed due to the pandemic had a significant impact on the development and functioning of small businesses in the region, namely on the entire chain of manufacturers and suppliers, which ultimately resulted in a decrease in demand and purchasing power, thereby causing problems in business activities, which led to reducing the number of small businesses. The methodology of the research is scientific search, generalization, analysis, systematization. The results of the study showed that the restrictions imposed due to the pandemic led to a reduction in the number of small businesses, but practice shows that in times of crisis there is still someone on the market who can quickly adapt their plans. Therefore, modern realities require not only the adoption of anti-crisis measures, but also the introduction of a flexible business organization system, as well as support for entrepreneurial initiatives, venture investments and regional programs for the development of small businesses and the country as a whole.