Abstract. The article described thread sententious sayings of the wise of the antiquity of great books that appeal to man. Today people of the Earth should strive to do good, guided by conscience and intelligence, the result of which will are the birth of a new planetary ideas. It is in this way possible the preservation of the Earth and civilization.
Key words: the Great book of mankind, humanity, moral education, bureaucracy, favoritism, management of change.
Annotation: In the article the essence and volumes of shadow turnover are analyzed, the reasons for its occurrence are analyzed. Recommendations are given to reduce the shadow activity of small businesses.
Keywords: small business, shadow turnover, shadow economy.
Annotation: The article analyzes the influence of shadow processes in the functioning of small and medium-sized businesses on the state of the Russian economy, examines the measures taken by the Government of the Russian Federation to bring enterprises out of the shadows.
Key words: small and medium business, shadow economy, tax benefits.