The relevance of the present article is explained by the need for a detailed study of the influence of medium and small business representatives on the economic indicators of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In this regard, this study is aimed at identifying or covering the development of entrepreneurship theory and establishing methodological approaches that allow assessing the impact of entrepreneurship on the socioeconomic development of regions. The leading method for the researched subject is a systems analysis, which allows comprehensively considering the regional economy as a complex multi-component structure, performing in unstable global conditions. In addition, the following methods were used: logical analysis, comparative, economic, synthesis and deduction, classification, and mathematical statistics. The research results are presented in the format of figures and tables showing the contribution and influence of small and medium businesses on the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; in the course of the study, the authors covered the components that influence the successful development of the entrepreneurship macro-environment; identified the factors that influence the socio-economic development of the region.The study materials are of practical value for economists, teachers, and students in the field of economics, representatives of small and medium businesses.

The article deals with the specifics of volunteering in tourism industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Of particular importance is the problem of developing volunteering movement in tourism sphere of Kazakhstan, which is in the process of formation and integration. Developing volunteering in tourism for Kazakhstan is an important factor in ensuring its growth, forming positive image, creating favourable conditions for the tourism business, increasing awareness about the country, and improving the well-being of its people. The relevance of the topic is that among various directions of tourism development, volunteering has a powerful, but underestimated resource for creating positive image of a country, solving social, economic and environmental problems, improving the quality of tourism services provided, helping the population in emergencies, different life situations, which may occur in the course of a travel. The purpose of this work is to analyse the theoretical aspects regarding the role of volunteering in tourism development, identifying its trends and problems, as well as developing scientifically based applied recommendations to increase the attractiveness of volunteering in tourism. The results obtained in the course of the study can be implemented in fostering volunteering development in tourism sphere.

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Аннотация. В статье приводится анализ современного состояния логистической грузовой и торговой распределительной системы в макрорегионах и крупных городских агломерациях Казахстана. Проведенный общий анализ распределительных систем в торговле в Казахстане, в частности, в крупных городах, выявил проблемы. На основе изучения зарубежного и отечественного опыта предложены рекомендации по формированию и развитию эффективных логистических распределительных центров в агломерациях Казахстана и повышению эффективности их работы.

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