1. In cases where domestic exporters violate currency legislation, contractual terms, and settlements, including tax-related issues, due to the inability to deliver goods on time caused by border crossing points’ blockage, courts take the side of businesses and annul unlawful sanctions against such manufacturers.

2. The State Tax Service has launched the telegram bot SKARGA_KPR_BOT, through which one can file complaints about abuses by tax officials during inspections. The STS has also updated the functionality of the “My Tax” application, assuring that it will respond to all applications and thoroughly examine each complaint.

3. On December 15, in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the company “Start Global,” in partnership with the Kyiv-Mohyla Business School, an offline charity business game “Global Expansion” will be held. The goal is to enrich business leaders and their sales and marketing department employees with practical experience in developing international strategies by allowing them to try different approaches to export. Development and moderation of the game: Dmytro Shvets, kmbs teacher and expert of the FBA special course “B2B sales in crisis conditions”. To register – link

4. The company “Artbruno” from Kremenchuk has created an Instagram page dedicated to interior design (link). It will showcase contemporary design trends and provide advice on “stress-free and enjoyable” turnkey renovations.

5. According to the German Furniture Industry Association, this year saw a noticeable decline in furniture imports due to a 35% reduction in Chinese exports to the country. The indicators of the largest exporter, Poland, also significantly decreased. Ukrainian furniture makers could benefit from this situation.

6. In Germany, furniture ranked fourth among product categories with the highest demand on this year’s Black Friday, trailing only behind electronics, fashion, and sports goods. Retailers expect that the increased demand for furniture will continue in December.

7. Stanford Graduate School of Business has launched a free program for Ukrainian entrepreneurs. The training will begin in February and will last four weeks online and three weeks offline. Organizers cover the cost of tuition, accommodation near the campus, and basic logistical expenses. Apply here.

8. The American “Material Bank,” the world’s largest marketplace for searching, selecting, and specifying architectural, design, and building materials, is launching its services in Europe. The platform functions as a single store for material samples, allowing designers to find the materials they need among thousands available worldwide.

9. Copenhagen designers from “Natural Material Studio” have started using panels of their own handmade production, reaching a length of three meters, in creating interiors. At their core, these panels consist of shredded grain waste combined with their own developed bioplastic. In this way, they have expanded their service capabilities to exclusively use organic materials.

10. There are furniture pieces referred to as “windowsill” or “underwindow” furniture. They are either built directly into the windowsill or placed beneath it. Creators and users of such furniture see its utility in the ability to save valuable space in the room and create a relaxing space with a view of nature.