In every entrepreneur’s life, there are times when circumstances force a fresh start and difficult decisions. During the war, such challenges have become a reality for thousands of Ukrainian businesses. One story of resilience and growth with state support is the journey of Kyra Shashko, a private entrepreneur in the field of accounting and auditing.
Kyra began her entrepreneurial activity in 2023 in the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. Thanks to her high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and responsible attitude toward clients, her business quickly gained stability and trust.
However, the escalation of hostilities forced the entrepreneur to evacuate and relocate her business to the city of Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region. The move, adaptation to a new environment, and rebuilding the client base became a serious challenge. During this period, state support played a crucial role.
Cooperation with the Employment Service began back in Pokrovsk and continued after the business relocation. Already in Pavlohrad, Employment Service specialists promptly responded to the entrepreneur’s needs and helped attract workers for temporary jobs—such as improving the area around the office and performing auxiliary tasks. This allowed Kyra to focus on restoring her core business activities and organizational processes.
Over time, the business began to expand gradually, and with this growth came the need for permanent qualified staff. Once again, the Employment Service proved to be a reliable partner by selecting an accounting clerk and office workers in line with the employer’s needs.
A separate area of cooperation was participation in state employment support programs. The entrepreneur took advantage of the program that compensates wage costs for internally displaced persons (IDPs) during martial law. This not only reduced the financial burden on her business but also contributed to social support for people affected by the war.
Details of the program are available on the website of the State Employment Service: https://www.dcz.gov.ua/employer/choiceprofit/vpowar.
Call center of the Donetsk Regional Employment Center: 0-800-219-713.