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Small businesses in Arkadelphia offered free consultations
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 13, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Arkadelphia to offer business consults A program to support small businesses in the Arkadelphia area is set to begin in July. The Arkadelphia Regional Economic...
Despite Global Headwinds, Domestic Demand and Prudent Investment drive Small Business Optimism- ASSOCHAM-Dun & Bradstreet’s Small Business Confidence Index
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 13, 2025
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13: ASSOCHAM along with Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, has released its Small Business Confidence Index for Apr-Jun 2025 quarter. The findings...
How to use communications software to grow and scale your small business
Tech.eu
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June 13, 2025
For a small or growing business, every interaction is critical. Relying on free or lowpowered communications software may save you money — until it breaks down at critical moments, drops calls, or costs you business. You know the importance of...
How to start exporting as a small business
Inside Small Business
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June 13, 2025
“I’d like to export my products, but it’s too early in my business journey.” “It’s too hard and I don’t know where to start.” “It’s too risky.” “I can’t do it on my own.” If you would like to export, but can’t see yourself doing it in practice for...
Trenton Rotary hears about The Inn on Main and local business updates
KTTN - Missouri
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June 13, 2025
Trenton Rotary Club members received a presentation on the city’s newest short-term rental during their June 12 meeting, held in the community room of BTC Bank. Club President Scott Sharp led the meeting, Dan Wilford offered the invocation, and...
Clotée McAfee, Visionary in Apparel and Advocate for Small Business, Is Remembered
L.A. Focus - California
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June 12, 2025
Get More of the Stories That Matter! Stay informed with the latest in politics, community news, entertainment, and more – delivered straight to your inbox Sign up now! Clotée McAfee, a trailblazing fashion entrepreneur and beloved mentor whose...
CS Mbadi Unveils Ksh 105B Boost for Youth, Hustlers & Small Businesses
Kenyans.co.ke
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June 13, 2025
The government has set aside Ksh105 billion to support young people and small businesses in the 2025/2026 budget. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, while presenting the budget in the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12, said that...
Idea of casino for Japan’s Hokkaido backed by local economic lobby group
GGRAsia
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June 13, 2025
A lobby group for economic development on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture (pictured), has given its backing to the idea of an integrated resort (IR) with casino being established there to boost tourism and opportunities for local...
Ideas & Opinions — Fran Freedle: The LA insurrection
The Union - California
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We should all condemn the violent insurrection in LA. This is not a peaceful protest, it is lawlessness and must be stopped. Day after day we watch out-of-control and violent behavior, and people waving flags of other nations. It is not happening...
Annapolis sneaker company slows innovation with tariff uncertainty
The Daily Record - Maryland
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June 13, 2025
Key takeaways Small businesses delay new products amid rising tariff costs. Annapolis sneaker company and others pause innovation to manage supply shifts. U.S. firms sue Trump over emergency tariff powers. Manufacturing and R&D disrupted by...
Dubai’s government launches AI-guided SME Learning Hub for entrepreneurs
Consultancy.org
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June 13, 2025
Dubai’s government has launched a new platform that helps entrepreneurs and SME business owner build their skills and business across every stage of their journey. The platform was built in conjunction with Create. The platform, branded as the...
Nelly Agbogu: Revolutionising digital commerce and SME growth in Nigeria
Business Day
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June 13, 2025
Nelly Agbogu is a transformational entrepreneur, SME strategist, and digital commerce expert with 15+ years’ experience spanning oil & gas, FMCG, trade facilitation, and business mentorship. She is the founder of Come Again Foods (formerly Nellies...
Indonesian government partners with law firm Murzal to boost entrepreneurship
Asian Legal Business
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Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with local law firm Murzal & Partners (MNP) to enhance entrepreneurial development and modernise regulatory frameworks. Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower partnered with...
Accion MfB drives financial inclusion with tailored SME solutions
Business Day
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June 13, 2025
Accion Microfinance Bank is deepening financial inclusion in Kwara State, unveiling a purpose-built hub for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ilorin. The branch, situated at 124 Abdul-Azeez Attah Road, Surulere, is designed to deliver...
Labour’s HMRC attack dog squad are ripping the life-force out of the UK’s entrepreneurial spirit
LondonlovesBusiness
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June 13, 2025
If the writing wasn’t on the wall for UK business owners present and future when Labour won a huge 172 seat majority, it is now as the Government have set its HMRC attack dogs on anyone they consider to be ‘rich’. Officially HMRC’s crack troops...
Keve supports Cyprus SME participation in Japan trade programme
Cyprus Mail
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June 13, 2025
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve) on Friday announced that the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation has launched the first session of its 2025 training programme on Japanese business culture. The initiative, known as “Get...
SBA Offers to Nebraska Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Nebraska to offset economic losses caused by...
SBA Offers Relief to Kansas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Kansas to offset economic losses caused by drought...
SBA Offers Relief to Oklahoma Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Oklahoma to offset economic losses caused by...
Event seeks to help small business owners better understand SBA loans
WSJM - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
Small business owners and budding entrepreneurs will have a chance to learn more about the kind of support available to them, and how to get it, with a workshop set for this month in Benton Harbor. The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and...