As a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the owners of small and medium-sized businesses had to cut almost a third of the staff. Another third was sent on forced leave. This is stated in the results of a study of the 4th wave of Advanter Group, reports Economic Truth..

Microbusiness laid off 42% of employees, small - 24%, and medium - 18%.

Among the employed - 42% receive reduced wages.

The war completely suspended the work of 21.6% of enterprises, and another 34.3% partially stopped their activities..

However, there are also positive developments.. Thus, 22.9% of enterprises have increased the volume of work in recent weeks.

18.2% of businesses moved to other regions. Another 3.4% are in a state of relocation. 12% of enterprises completely or partially transferred business activity outside of Ukraine.

As for the direct losses of small and medium-sized businesses during the 50 days of the war in Ukraine, they are estimated at 85 billion. dollars.

How business sees the outlook for 2022.

Microbusiness has improved its expectations than it thought two weeks ago - turnover in 2022 should reach the level of 71.8% compared to 2021.

Small business expects turnover in 2022 to be 61.7% compared to 2021 (up 12 p.p.).. more optimistic than 2 weeks ago). Medium business expects turnover in 2022 to be 47.3% compared to 2021 (up 18 p.p.).. more optimistic than 2 weeks ago).

Best expectations in the IT sector, food retail, healthcare, professional services, engineering and wholesale.

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Earlier it was reported that more than 250 Ukrainian enterprises have already been moved from the war zone to other areas.. At the same time, 121 of them have already started working in a new place.. Another 430 factories are waiting for their turn to move.