The development of the business sector is a significant factor in a stable and developing economy. This statement is based on the opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to create new jobs, optimal management of financial resources in the current macroeconomic circumstances. In turn, a stable source of budget revenues is formed for the state through taxes and fees. The conducted studies of statistical data on the financial and economic activities of small businesses for the period from 2017 to 2013 revealed an increase in the total turnover (revenue) by 28.57 %. The study of the financial and economic activities of this sector of the economy in the regional aspect by the constituent entities of the Russian Federation revealed a significant increase in entrepreneurial activity, primarily in the Volga Federal District. The turnover (revenue) indicator increased by 2.29 billion rubles, reaching a significant volume of 6.0 billion rubles as of January 1, 2024. The main sources of financing for small businesses are their own funds, as well as borrowed (credit) resources. An important aspect of the state policy to support the financing of small businesses is the development of alternative instruments: crowdfunding platforms, venture investment, regional events to evaluate start-ups, etc. This approach is largely aimed at expanding financing, through which it is possible to more actively develop the activities of small businesses for the purpose of innovative development of the economy
small business, state programs, financing, tax incentives, economy
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