Small Business: Gumboots just another canvas for Maaia Boots

The business is named after my baby Maia, and her father and my co-founder Ariki Honetana-Paea is an artist. He used to draw art on to canvases and things like that, but when I came into the picture I encouraged him to get into doing printed...

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...

Innovations speed modern industrial journey

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY China intensified efforts to bolster the integration of sci-tech innovation and industrial innovation, with notable strides made in key and core technologies, as part of its broader push to drive the development of new quality...

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...

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...

Small Business, Big Impact: Winnipeg entrepreneurs share challenges and triumphs

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Published Oct 19, 2025 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read Students enjoying a class at KIDSETC Dance Studio. Photo by Submit /Winnipeg Sun Article content Over 97% of all businesses in both Winnipeg and Canada...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

BBB Business Tip: 10 fall campaign ideas for small businesses

Consumer shopping habits have changed frequently over the past three years, and businesses are taking advantage of the market changes. • How to use fun, seasonal campaigns to keep customers engaged and boost brand awareness this fall • Creative...

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...

HTV Vinyl: The Complete Guide for Crafters and Small Businesses in the US

— HTV vinyl, also known as heat transfer vinyl, is one of the most popular crafting materials used by creators, small business owners, and DIY enthusiasts across the United States. It allows you to create personalized designs on clothing,...

Bookkeeping workshop for small business owners set for Oct. 22

Jamie Johnson, GOEDC’s vice president of entrepreneurship, workforce development, and small business Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to build confidence in managing their finances can learn more at a hands-on workshop later this...

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...

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...