Innovate UK unveils £1m Agentic AI Prize to accelerate breakthroughs in manufacturing, health and creative sectors

The Agentic AI Pioneers Prize aims to support AI systems capable of taking initiative, collaborating with humans, co-creating new ideas and coordinating complex tasks—capabilities that are expected to reshape productivity and innovation across...

Kakao founder acquitted of stock manipulation, lifting major legal cloud

A South Korean court on Tuesday acquitted Kakao founder Kim Beom-su of stock manipulation charges related to the firm’s acquisition of K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment in 2023, removing a major legal cloud hanging over the messenger giant and...

The entrepreneur’s edge in an AI-Driven economy

In agriculture, AI-driven tools can help farmers monitor soil health and predict yields. In retail, AI can optimise pricing in real time to respond to shifting demand. In services, AI can automate repetitive admin, freeing entrepreneurs to focus....

Yorkshire businesses share in over £180m of investment since the launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has directly invested £115m into over 300 small businesses across the North of England, including Yorkshire and the Humber. This is alongside an additional £68m of private sector co-investment,...

Bizcap Acquires 8fig to Expand Global SME Funding Capabilities

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Bizcap and its US affiliate NewCo Capital Group have acquired 8fig, marking a significant step in the fintech firm’s global expansion and its focus on technology-led...

Small business week celebrates Penticton's 3,600 local businesses (Penticton)

Photo: City of Penticton The City of Penticton is providing a limited number of ‘Love Local kits’ to Penticton-based businesses Penticton is encouraging everyone to shop, support and celebrate local for the upcoming Small Business Week. In the...

Castillo challenges Carmack for Zillah mayor’s seat

Two local business owners are squaring off in the race for Zillah mayor. Incumbent Scott Carmack, owner of a local chiropractic clinic and a property manager, is being challenged by Jacob Castillo, co-founder and co-owner of JunkBros 509, a junk...

New grants help women start small businesses

[Photo Credit: Fiji Government] The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is stepping up efforts to reduce poverty and empower communities. Minister Sashi Kiran said the women’s economic empowerment grants support women’s groups and...

Calgary Chamber of Commerce releases policy framework with recommendations

In a press release, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce says that in the Calgary area, 52 per cent of small businesses identify rising costs as a key obstacle to growth, while 32 per cent anticipate a decline in profitability over the next three...

Aldergrove’s small businesses face global challenges, find strength in community

As Small Business Week begins, Aldergrove Business Association president Jodi Steeves says there are close-to-home solutions to U.S. trade tensions, tariffs As Small Business Week kicks off across Canada on Oct. 19, Aldergrove’s entrepreneurs are...

Federal small-business program remains in the lurch amid showdown between senators Markey and Ernst

While Washington waits for an accord between Republicans and Democrats to lift a government shutdown, a separate standoff threatens the flow of funds from a $4 billion-plus program to help small tech businesses. The Small Business Innovation...

The Future of Cross-Border E-Commerce in Emerging Markets

In recent years, cross-border e-commerce has experienced rapid growth, connecting buyers and sellers across international borders more easily than ever before. For emerging markets, this trend is opening new opportunities to access global...

Liam Stanton: Fix the budget. Don’t break the city.

Every Chicagoan feels it. Prices are up, the pandemic hangover lingers and tariffs have pushed everyday costs higher. For working families and small businesses stretched thin, life here keeps getting harder. When we should be making it easier to...

Ambler’s small businesses want to make the borough a destination

Maura Manzo, founder and director of yoga studio Camaraderie in Ambler, previously owned the Yoga Home studio in Conshohocken but stepped away during the pandemic. When she was looking to get back into the business, she chose Ambler. “I was...

Govt expands financial access for micro-enterprises: SMEDA, Mobilink bank join hands to empower small businesses

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, has announced that for the first time in Pakistan’s history, micro-enterprises will gain access to government-backed financial schemes and development...

How Hunar.ai Is Transforming HR With Self-Serve Voice AI

In a move set to redefine how India’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) manage and engage their frontline workforce, Hunar.ai has launched the country’s first self-serve voice AI HR platform. The platform enables businesses to deploy AI-powered...

5 small businesses thriving in Ghana’s recovery

After years of economic turbulence, Ghana’s recent rebound, marked by a strengthening cedi, falling inflation, and renewed investor confidence, is breathing new life into everyday commerce. While formal businesses are slowly regaining stability,...

Rochelle small business retail incubator ‘The Spark Shop’ reopened Oct. 18

Rochelle small business retail incubator “The Spark Shop” officially reopened Oct. 18, 2025, in the city’s historic filling station at 500 Lincoln Ave., Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tricia Herrera said. The Spark Shop opened in...

Allica Bank to announce third acquisition as it eyes £1bn lending goal

Allica Bank is poised to announce a new acquisition as it seeks to bolster its lending capacity for small businesses, according to City AM. The digital bank has acquired London-based fintech firm Kriya, known for its specialisation in embedded...

In Pictures: Winners take the stage at the Reseller News Innovation Awards 2025

The Reseller News Innovation Awards brought together 390 attendees at the Cordis in Auckland to recognise the New Zealand channel’s best and brightest on 9 October. This year’s awards saw an exceptional response, with over 155 submissions and 144...