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Why insurance could be the game-changer for your small business in times of crisis
The Standard
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Traders display tomatoes in Kisii town. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Across Kenya, scenes of protests and political demonstrations have become increasingly frequent. With them comes a grim reality for many small business owners: shattered shopfronts,...
Small Business Development Center opens new office on UWEC campus
WQOW News 18 - Wisconsin
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A free resource for area small businesses has a new location in Eau Claire. EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - A free resource for area small businesses has a new location in Eau Claire. UW-Eau Claire cut the ribbon on the new Small Business Development Center...
‘Pangarap mo, simulan mo’: Small business owners honored in tribute video
Interaksyon
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July 31, 2025
One of the leading finance apps unveiled the fifth installment of its video series, highlighting real-life stories of hope, hard work and resilience, in Bacolod City on Wednesday, July 30. E-wallet giant GCash has been telling the inspirational...
Sellowrap Industries Lists at 8% Premium on NSE SME
Knowledge & News Network
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August 1, 2025
New Delhi, Aug 1 (KNN) Sellowrap Industries had a strong start on the Indian stock market today, with its shares debuting at Rs 90 apiece on the NSE SME platform—an 8.43 per cent premium over the issue price of Rs 83. The listing performance...
SME firms celebrate joining £94M social housing framework
Industrial News
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August 1, 2025
More than 50 contractors have won their bids for work in a new £94M asbestos, demolition and water hygiene framework hosted by leading regional procurement specialist EN:Procure. Of the 54 celebrating their appointment, 47 are small and...
Elon Musk’s Tesla, Other Ventures Face $100M Tab In Unpaid Bills To Small Businesses, Media Investigation Reveals
myMotherLode - California
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CNN ground reports showed that small and medium-sized contractors working on Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory and other ventures led by Musk faced delayed or denied payments, prompting some to file for bankruptcy. Tesla is under fresh scrutiny after an...
Federal appeals court hears tariff case that includes Charlottesville small business
WVIR - Virginia
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July 31, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A U.S. appeals court is now considering whether President Donald Trump had the constitutional authority to impose the sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs on various nations across the world. The federal court heard oral...
Watch: The rising threat of small business scams
SmartCompany
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August 1, 2025
The current scam trends businesses should look out for. Aug 1, 2025 1 min read James Roberts, general manager, fraud and scams strategy and governance, CommBank. James Roberts, general manager of fraud and scams strategy and governance at CommBank...
Panic as UK small business confidence hits lowest level in five years
Daily Express
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July 31, 2025
The UK’s small businesses appear to be facing a crisis, with confidence plunging to levels last seen during the Covid lockdowns, according to alarming new research. The latest figures from Novuna Business Finance, a provider of business finance to...
How to Secure Small Business Loans in Virginia
Tidewater Latest News - Virginia
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August 1, 2025
Securing small business loans in Virginia requires careful planning and execution. Business owners must first assess their funding needs and familiarize themselves with different loan types. A solid business plan and proper documentation play...
Small businesses create special communities
Financial Review
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July 31, 2025
“We regularly make special deliveries throughout a wide country area for the sick or elderly who can’t come into the store,” she says. “Beyond medicine, we’ve started hosting monthly tea parties at the pharmacy to help bring people together,...
Business : Reduced US Tariff A Strategic Win For Malaysia, Timely Boost For SME Competitiveness -- SAMENTA
Bernama
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August 1, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The reduction of the US tariff to 19 per cent imposed on Malaysian imports, although not as deep as expected, still provides relief from rising cost pressures faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs),...
Rachel Hopkins MP backs new SME Strategy to boost local business in Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Luton Herald & Post
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August 1, 2025
The Government has today unveiled its flagship Small to Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) Strategy, a bold plan to unleash the potential of the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses and drive economic growth across every region. This strategy will end the...
How Phoenix’s Small Businesses Ride the Digital Payment Wave
Phoenix New Times - Arizona
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By Story Console Walk into a coffee shop in downtown Phoenix or a boutique in Roosevelt Row, and you’ll notice something different these days: fewer cash registers, more QR codes, and a growing list of payment options. Digital payments and even...
Support Is Coming for Small Businesses in Imperial County’s Northend
KYMA - Arizona
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August 1, 2025
CALIPATRIA, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A new partnership in Calipatria is aiming to bring vital business training to rural communities in Imperial County. The Becoming Project and Asociación de Emprendedores have teamed up to launch an eight-week...
Dunn County receives $250k in grant funding for small business development
WQOW News 18 - Wisconsin
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EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Dunn County is getting a major financial boost from Governor Tony Evers' office that will benefit small and startup businesses. Dunn Economic Development was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development...
Small businesses hope to get a boost during Salex Tax Holiday weekend
Texarkana Gazette - Arkansas
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July 31, 2025
Colorful crayons, trusted textbooks, necessary notebooks and statement styles await Arkansas students and educators in stores this Sales Tax Holiday as they gear up for the upcoming school year -- and small businesses are urging consumers to shop...
SME housebuilders are key to growth – and the Conservative revival
City A.M.
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August 1, 2025
Friday 01 August 2025 5:58 am | Updated: Tuesday 29 July 2025 12:02 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The number of build to rent completions has...
Kenya protests Tanzania move to bar foreign small-business owners
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 31, 2025
Kenya on Thursday formally expressed concern over a recent decision by Tanzania to bar non-citizens from running small businesses, warning that the move risks regional economic integration. Kenya and Tanzania are part of the East African Community...
Positive Impact On US Small Business From The Recent EU-US Trade Deal?
Forbes
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Late last week, the Trump administration finalized a major trade agreement with the European Union. Under this deal, the EU committed to eliminating tariffs on a broad range of U.S. exports. In return, the U.S. agreed to increased market access...