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In 2020, Entrepreneur's Day will be celebrated only for the 13th time. Professional holiday is gaining more and more popularity. Events are held not only at the regional, but also at the federal level. Relative to the holiday are representatives of small, medium and large businesses, which have a significant impact on the development of the modern economy in the country.
When will be celebrated
Most professional holidays have a floating date that changes every year. In this regard, there are thoughts about what date Entrepreneur's Day is in 2020. This holiday has a fixed date, which does not depend on the day of the week. All businessmen and people associated with private activities should be congratulated on May 26th.
Important! In 2020, the date does not change, and therefore the Day of the entrepreneur will be celebrated on May 26.
And although the holiday has been given state status, it is not an official holiday. Since May 26, 2020 falls on Tuesday, all businessmen will have to work in the usual rhythm. It is only necessary to include in a busy schedule a visit to various events and a feast with relatives and friends.
The date of the holiday was not chosen by chance. The fact is that on May 26 the official life of entrepreneurship began in Russia, and more precisely in the USSR. On this day in 1986 the law "On Cooperation" was signed, which was the impetus for the development of a new sphere in the country's economy.
History of the holiday and profession
Officially, Entrepreneur's Day was approved in 2007. They began to celebrate it after Vladimir Putin signed the corresponding decree. The scale of the celebration is increasing every year. Various events are timed to coincide with the date, which are held not only in big cities, but also in regions.
Entrepreneurship began several centuries, or even millennia. The first merchants were mentioned in ancient Egypt. The government even adopted a special law according to which dishonest merchants were executed. Forms of private activity existed in other countries. In the Russian Empire, the famous entrepreneurs were the Demidov brothers, who founded weapons factories.
Under the USSR, economic development programs did not provide for private entrepreneurship, although people did this illegally. The legalization of this field of activity occurred only in 1990 after the signing of the corresponding law.
Now small, medium and big business is the basis of the state economy. If earlier businessmen were scorned, now this profession deserves respect. They have to work in conditions of serious competition. In this regard, they work seven days a week, constantly solve work issues, take risks, sign contracts. The introduction of a professional holiday has become an opportunity to show respect for them.
Traditions
The following events are usually held on Entrepreneur's Day:
- trainings;
- round tables;
- Conferences
- Presentations
- master classes, etc.
On them, businessmen share the secrets of success, and also discuss important issues and strategies for the development of trade and other areas of the economy. Often exhibitions are also held at which innovative technologies, latest developments and other interesting things are demonstrated.
The International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg is also held annually.It brings together businessmen of small, medium and large businesses, senior officials, well-known economists, honored foreign guests, and influential Russian figures. The forum not only resolves various issues, but also signs contracts, strengthens the country's position in the international market.
In the regions, celebrations are usually held at which businessmen in various categories are awarded, for example, “The Most Successful Entrepreneur”. Representatives of the profession are awarded with diplomas, certificates, thanks, material gifts (grants, financial prizes, certificates). Sounds congratulations from officials. They organize a concert program, and after it arrange a buffet. Businessmen with family and friends gather at the festive table. Congratulations and congratulations sound to them.
Some interesting facts
A lot of interesting facts are connected with private activity:
- According to statistics, 1 out of 18 people in the world is a businessman.
- The majority of entrepreneurs are in Uganda - over 28% of the total population.
- Almost a third of all existing enterprises in the world are women.
- It is believed that the United States has the most comfortable conditions for doing business, although the country is 42nd in the number of entrepreneurs (only 4.1% of the total population).
- Businessmen, on average, have to work a third more than regular employees.
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