Five years after Russia's war against Ukraine began, the country's small businesses continue to search for ways to survive amid constant uncertainty. This was revealed in an interview by writer and journalist Victoria Belim-Frolova. According to her, entrepreneurs are forced to continuously adapt their business strategies, adjusting to the changing economic and political situation. Special attention in the conversation is devoted to the role of women entrepreneurs, many of whom have taken over business operations under conditions where men are mobilized or fighting on the front. This creates additional strain, but simultaneously becomes a driver for developing new management models and work organization approaches. Belim-Frolova notes that the resilience of small business is largely determined by the ability to quickly respond to power supply disruptions, logistical difficulties, and changes in consumer demand. Despite the challenges, many entrepreneurs find ways to continue operating, using flexible approaches and mutual support within the business community. The interview emphasizes that the war has had profound impact not only on Ukraine's economy as a whole, but also on people's daily lives, forced to combine professional activities with constant security threats. The experience of small business becomes a kind of indicator of how Ukrainian society copes with the prolonged crisis while maintaining the capacity for recovery and adaptation.