Copilot backs Zendr to simplify SME shipping as EU tightens customs...

From Manipur to Maharashtra, Meet 7 Indians Lighting up Villages With Simple Solar Ideas

As homes across India flicker to life this Diwali, millions celebrate the light they already have. But in the forgotten folds of the country, that light is still being fought for — one solar panel, one wire, one dream at a time. In villages where...

Prime Minister meets small business owners at Ta’ Qali crafts village

Prime Minister Robert Abela met with owners of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to showcase how Maltese businesses are driving economic growth, creating jobs, and fostering innovation, the goverrment said Saturday. The government said is...

European funds support development and modernisation of local businesses

Minister for European Funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi and CEO of Services Européens Malta (SEM) Rodrick Zerafa visited FNG Supplies Co. Ltd in Rabat to show how European funding is helping local businesses expand, modernise, and adopt sustainable...

Teach to Fish Business Summit 2025: Empowering Local Entrepreneurs

North Miami — The 2025 Teach to Fish Business Summit concluded Tuesday at Florida International University’s Kovens Conference Center. The event lasted three days and offered transformative programming, networking, and inspiration for...

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed hiring ‘lifelong friend,’ fraud convict Donald Watkins, Jr. as new small business development director

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is appointing Donald Watkins, Jr. as the city’s new small business development director. According to the Montgomery Personnel Board, Reed is requesting the board approve his appointment of Watkins at a salary of...

“Vocal for Local”: Triptii Dimri, Madhuri Dixit, Rupali Ganguly and others promote local businesses this Diwali

In the spirit of Diwali and aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Vocal for Local” initiative, several prominent film and television personalities have come forward to support local businesses, encouraging citizens to shop locally and...

Sooyah Bistro commits millions to grassroots entrepreneurs to deepen brand impact

Sooyah Bistro, a premium quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand, has announced a multi-million-naira commitment to fund small businesses. The move comes under its new entrepreneurship development initiative, “Sooyah Dreams.” The campaign ran from...

Moniepoint raises $200m Series C round led by DPI, LeapFrog to scale operations across Africa

Nigeria’s leading fintech platform, Moniepoint Inc, has raised $200 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate its expansion across Africa and deepen financial inclusion for millions of small businesses and individuals. The latest round was...

Guardamar to celebrate Local Business Day

The town of Guardamar del Segura is gearing up for a festive celebration on Sunday, October 26, as it marks Local Business Day alongside the 30th anniversary of the Guardamar Merchants Association. The event will take place in their Plaza del...

Straw Innovations launches the Philippines’ first Rice Straw Bioenergy Hub to reuse farm waste

The Philippines’ first Rice Straw Bioenergy Hub was officially launched in Pila, Laguna on Oct. 7, bringing together national leaders, local officials, international partners, and farmers to showcase groundbreaking solutions that transform rice...

Investor bias, visa chaos and a $500,000 win: The reality of raising capital as a POC founder in Australia

For Arjun Agarwal, the founder of impact investment startup Inaam, the journey to raising funds has been nothing short of grueling. “It’s been a journey. Oh my god,” he says with a sigh that carries both exhaustion and pride. After years of...

Letterbox Cocktails wins Silver in Best Businesswomen Awards 2025

The Best Businesswomen Awards have announced their winners for 2025 at a glittering Gala Awards ceremony held at the Daventry Court Hotel. Bedford-based Letterbox Cocktails won New Business in this prestigious competition which seeks to find the...

Why supporting local business matters more than ever

Breadcrumb Trail Links News A customer makes a purchase at a local shop’s checkout counter — every dollar spent locally supports Manitoba’s economy and community. Photo by Unsplash /Winnipeg Sun Article content Winnipeg has always been a city...

Partnerships that strengthen local businesses help attract new development

Economic development doesn’t happen overnight, and it rarely happens without challenges along the way. Recruiting major new employers is a complex process — one that requires persistence, trust and strong partnerships to overcome the unexpected....

AWARI App Secures Funding to Boost Urban Discovery, SME Growth

Oluchi Chibuzor Nigeria’s lifestyle discovery platform, AWARI, has secured a new round of bridge funding to scale its mission of transforming urban discovery and supporting lifestyle businesses across Africa ahead of Detty December, the country’s...

The best business internet providers of 2025

When you're in the market for an internet service provider for your small business, there's a lot more to consider than just download speeds and monthly prices. Reliability is at the absolute top of the list, backed up by service level agreements...

Korea’s competition policies targeting U.S. companies could trigger nearly $1 trillion in economic losses for both countries

New research from the Competere Foundation shows the U.S. could lose an estimated $525B; Korean economy, small businesses would suffer $469B in losses. The US and Korea are negotiating a trade deal to lower the high tariff imposed on Korea by the...

There has been a sharp decline in R&D tax relief claims by London SMEs

There has been a marked fall in the number of SMEs in London making research & development tax relief (R&D) claims, according to research by UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets. The drop has prompted a specialist at the firm to warn that...

From North Simcoe Community Futures to North Simcoe Business Centre: A New Era for Local Entrepreneurs

Fresh name, new home, and modern website mark an exciting chapter in community business support North Simcoe Community Futures is turning the page with an exciting new chapter. The organization has officially rebranded as the North Simcoe Business...