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New Farmers Market Set to Open Along Racine’s Lakefront in 2026
RACINE — A new weekly farmers market will debut on Racine’s lakefront next spring, providing residents and visitors with access to locally sourced food and goods while supporting area farmers and small businesses. The Racine Farmers Market on the...
HOT 100 Startups: Dublin
Kreoh is a Dublin-based artificial intelligence business founded in 2022 by Garry Tiscovschi, Fareed Idris and David McSharry. With 14 staff and €150,000 in funding, the company develops tailored artificial intelligence (AI) tools for firms in...
EIB Global and Erste Bank Serbia team up to boost social inclusion
(Credit:Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB Global has signed a €10 million loan and a €1.3 million grant with Erste Bank Serbia. The funds are aimed at supporting small businesses, with a focus on...
Collaboration, innovation key to economic transformation
Large agribusinesses such as Seed Co have begun to engage in such models, working with rural farmers to improve seed varieties and enhance production. Strategic partnerships have long been recognised as a driving force behind economic growth,...
Young entrepreneurs shine at Panorama School market
Children from across Kempton Park and neighbouring areas brought their entrepreneurial spirit to life during a special market day at Panorama School, where young business minds showcased their creativity and innovation. The event encouraged...
Small business strain deepens amid trade chaos and regulatory overload
But while solopreneurs wrestle with trade instability, small food and agriculture businesses are facing a battle against regulatory overload. The CFIB’s findings show widespread frustration among small operators, who argue that the CFIA’s complex...
How Entrepreneurs and Creators are Shaping Their Own Brands Without Design Degrees
With design tools more accessible than ever, a new breed of entrepreneurs are skipping the formalities of learning graphic design and teaching themselves. From content creators to solopreneurs, self-taught designers are building their businesses...
Heartland Forward launches AI caucus, business investment center
Bentonville-based think-and-do tank Heartland Forward announced Tuesday (Nov. 4) that it has established a first-of-its-kind Heartland AI Caucus and a Center for Investment and Readiness. The announcements for the business investment center and...
Small Business Space Planning for Seasonal Inventory Shifts
Managing these transitions well depends on proactive space planning and, sometimes, accessible external storage solutions. Expanding permanent premises often costs too much for small enterprises, which is why flexible storage options have become...
My Business Mag: Meet the visionaries shaping SA’s business future
The 2025 South African Small Business Awards shines a spotlight on entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of South Africa. In this issue, we discover more about these incredible businesses and offer you an opportunity to rub shoulders with them...
Stationery with Soul: Newton’s The Paper Mouse Brings a Mighty Creative Spirit
If you’re walking through the streets of West Newton Square, a miniature museum of stationery may catch your eye in the window of a small shop—The Paper Mouse. Inside, you’ll find an intimate world of neatly arranged pens and notebooks, shelves...
BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT CREATES NEW BUSINESS REVITALIZATION FUND
Press release Bear Paw Development Corporation recently announced the creation of a new Business Revitalization Fund focused on assisting small businesses in their five-county region with the purpose of increasing business profitability and...
Small Business Owners Turn to Tangible Assets for Growth
With markets proving unpredictable and traditional investment routes less reliable than in the past, entrepreneurs are searching for options that combine stability with the potential for long-term value. Tangible assets such as whisky casks, fine...
Frisco Rolls Out New Program To Help Struggling Shops Amid Revitalization
The program allows customers to buy gift cards and receive a matching card of equal value As construction continues through downtown Frisco’s Rail District, city leaders are rolling out a fresh way to help small businesses weather the disruption....
Everyone is going to get clobbered in Budget – so I’ve created my own to improve UK… feel free to copy & paste Rachel
RACHEL Reeves has had a lot on her mind recently. Perhaps that explains why she looks as if she’s about to burst into tears every time you see her. My view is that Ms Reeves is not up to the job of being in charge of our financesCredit: Refer to...
CARIRI Launches Mentorship Programme To Boost Creative Entrepreneurs
The Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) is investing in the building of business capacity for creative entrepreneurs in Trinidad and Tobago. The six-month initiative was launched this weekend. The Caribbean Industrial Research...
Teamsters union to press UPS over Roadie use of gig drivers
After complaining in August that UPS hasn’t upheld contract commitments for new air conditioned vehicles, job creation, alleged overtime abuses and distribution of aircraft maintenance assignments, the Teamsters union is preparing to bring forward...
Small Businesses Remain Confident in Growth Opportunities Despite Tariff Impacts
Small business optimism remains strong as owners continue to embrace AI and monitor changing market conditions, according to the latest Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report from OnDeck, part of Enova, and Ocrolus. "Small businesses remain...
Perez Musik leads patrons and vendors in spirit-filled worship at grand finale of Ecobank-JoyBusiness SME Fair
Gospel sensation Perez Musik brought the Ecobank-JoyBusiness SME Fair to a powerful close on Sunday, November 2, with a spirit-filled session of worship and praise that united vendors, patrons, and organisers in thanksgiving. The grand finale,...
Legislation would restrict sale of AI chips
Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would ensure that American companies remain competitive regarding advanced artificial intelligence chips. © Shutterstock The Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National...