October celebrates women-owned small businesses making big impact

Biban Forum to Announce $2B in Launches, Agreements to Fuel SME Growth

The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) announced that Biban Forum 2025 in November will unveil $2 billion in launches and local and international agreements to support the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector and...

Small business owners worried about future of healthcare subsidy

Most of the state’s Congressional delegation vowed to dig in their heals Friday as a federal shutdown looms on. Reps. John Larson (D-1st District), Joe Courtney (D-2nd District), Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd District), and Jahana Hayes (D-5th District)...

Find out more as FG invites small business owners to apply for N20m funding opportunity

The federal government, through SMEDAN, has launched a N20 million pitch competition to empower Nigerian entrepreneurs The competition will reward five outstanding entrepreneurs with grants and sponsor ten finalists on an all-expenses-paid trip...

Cambodia to Unlock the European Market for Small/Medium Enterprises in Cashew, Pepper Industries

Commerce Minister Cham Nimul and EU Ambassador Igor Driesmans attend the Cashew and Pepper Trade Forum 2025 on Oct 23. Photo provided. PHNOM PENH — Cashew nut and pepper businesses are setting their sights on the European market, a gateway to more...

Small business spotlight: Jake Zettel keeps things clear with mobile glass service

Jake Zettel of Glass FX Mobile Glass Service replaces a windshield on a Dodge truck at Schultz Automotive in Tavistock last week. Zettel’s mobile service is available by calling 519-274-5144. Gary West photo When political leaders talk about the...

Small businesses face shock penalties after HMRC site closes

HMRC is shutting down its online filing service from 31 March 2026, but business owners need to download paperwork first Small business owners are being warned not to get caught out by the taxman after it closes down its online portal for filing...

Alle-Kiski Valley small businesses step up as time runs out for SNAP benefits

Craig Rearic knows what it’s like to struggle. “Before I started my own business, I was on food stamps and struggling,” said Rearic, co-owner of Paint Pros in South Buffalo. “I know how important it is, especially for people on a fixed income. As...

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Farrell's Landscaping and Plowing take pride in their hard work

Farrell's equipment on display at the 2025 myFM Home Cottage & Leisure Show in May | Photo Credit: Farrell's Landscaping and Plowing The Farrell brothers, Patrick and Joe, have curated a landscaping company enveloped in local connection and...

North Macedonia Launches First Decarbonisation Guide For Small Businesses

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 23. The Economic Chamber of North Macedonia has produced the first decarbonisation guide for the country's small businesses with support from the European Union, Trend reports. The digital tool...

Empower your brand: A free workshop on product imagery for small businesses

EL CENTRO—The Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free hands-on training for small business owners looking to improve their product photography. Picture Perfect: Elevate Your Product Imagery will take place on...

New standard on cyber security: Is your small business ready?

'Modern cyber threats, especially phishing emails, are designed to bypass basic defences by tricking your employees. A layered defence is critical.' Shane Visscher presented the workshop at Regus in George. Photo supplied BUSINESS NEWS - A new...

Farms are small businesses too — and they need less red tape to grow

By Bill Groeneheide, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture This week marks Small Business Week in Ontario. Spearheaded by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), it celebrates and draws attention to the vital role that small business plays in...

Biban 2025 Forum to boost SME innovation in Riyadh

The Biban 2025 Forum, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be held from November 5 to 8 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center. Themed ‘Global Destination...

Study shows some small-business owners stuck in survival mode

Small-business owners faced a tough year, battling rising costs and tariff policies. KeyBank’s 2025 Small Business Survey found that approximately one in four (23 percent) small-business owners are stuck in survival mode and aren’t focused on...

A new wave of DIY marketing: Small businesses take to TikTok

Published on 25/10/2025 - 7:00 GMT+2 Social media sites such as TikTok are generally associated with Gen Z and modern, digital entertainment. However, it turns out that some age-old topics, such as crafts, are perfectly suited to it. "Traditional...

Huntsville Chamber hosting small business summit next week

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce will host a summit for small business owners next week. The event will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing together business leaders from across the community to...

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Peter’s Computer Systems- Serving you from Windows 98 to the world of AI, 22 years from Madawaska Street

Why Brisbane Small Businesses Need a Local Tax Accountant

Running a small business in Brisbane comes with its own set of challenges, and managing tax obligations is often one of the most complex. Navigating the Australian tax system can be confusing and time-consuming, especially for entrepreneurs who...

IFC Partners with Bank of Bhutan to Boost Access to Finance for Micro and Small Enterprises

Bhutan’s financial sector has reached a landmark moment as the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a USD 20 million investment in the Bank of Bhutan (BoB), the country’s oldest and largest...