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 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...

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...

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,...

Small Business Sales Surge as Owners Exit Amid Inflation Pressures

Deal activity in the small business marketplace is heating up, even as broader economic uncertainties put pressure on margins and long-term confidence. According to new data from BizBuySell’s Q3 2025 Insight Report, the number of completed small...

Why AI’s reckless pursuit of profit threatens Philly

The recent Fortune Most Powerful Women (MPW) Summit in Washington, D.C., was an experience in cognitive dissonance. Seated among political and industry elites, the talk of innovation and staggering profit potential clashed sharply with a single,...

Local 14 union hall enters new era as western Maine labor hub

Workers remove a mural from the façade of the former Local 14 union hall Nov. 3 in Jay. The artwork, created by artist Andrea Kantrowitz, once depicted scenes from the 1987-88 International Paper strike. (Rebecca Richard/Staff Writer) JAY — The...

Proudly local: Innovative minds shine at Berbice Expo

…as entrepreneurs turn ideas into big opportunities Innovation took centre stage at this year’s Berbice Expo and Trade Fair, where a new generation of creative entrepreneurs showcased the power of local talent and resourcefulness. The annual...

Furious Surrey residents say Labour are trying to create a rich versus poor class divide with plan to split county into two

Locals in Surrey are furious at the news that the county will be split into two, creating a 'posh and poor' divide. They believe it would only increase apparent unfairness and a social divide in the county, which would make their lives harder. The...

SME & TCT co-locate prestigious awards programmes for 2026

For the first time, two prestigious awards programs, the TCT Awards and the SME AM Awards, will co-locate for an unforgettable evening celebrating the pinnacle of achievement within the global additive manufacturing (AM) industry. This exciting...

Nearpays Wins AI For Good Innovation Pitch, To Represent Africa Globally In 2026

1 Nearpays, a Nigerian financial technology company, has won the AI for Good Innovation Pitch held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company competed among other finalists and emerged winner with its Soft POS technology, a solution that enables...

How Brazil’s New Digital Payments System Managed to Enrage (and Terrify) Both Wall Street and Silicon Valley

A mobile payments system that is publicly controlled, easy to use and without fees (for individuals and small businesses) is “tough to beat.” Over the past decade Brazil, like China, has morphed from a heavily cash-dependent economy into one of...

Massive turnout and huge discounts mark final day of Ecobank-JoyBusiness SME Fair

The Ecobank-JoyBusiness SME Fair is wrapping up on a high note today as huge crowds throng the exhibition grounds to take advantage of massive discounts and last-minute deals from vendors. Day Three has turned into a bustling marketplace of...

EIB Group and Santander support small businesses with €1 billion to invest in competitiveness and green transition, boost the role of women and promote construction of sustainable buildings

The EIB Group – via its subsidiaries the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund – is investing in a new Santander securitisation transaction to back the competitiveness and investments of small businesses and mid-caps in Spain....

Advancing Ghana’s Entrepreneurial Agenda: Building the future of micro small and medium Enterprises

Samira Abdul-Azeez, Esq., Lawyer and Deputy CEO of Ghana Enterprises Agency. The growth of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) may not be achieved solely through policy frameworks but rather a deliberate investment in people, systems and...

Banks Should Support Innovation Beyond Big Corporates, Says Wale Edun

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has urged commercial banks to expand their support beyond large corporations and prioritize innovative ventures, startups, and small-scale entrepreneurs as part...

AICIF: Nigeria, other African countries urged to tap $3.88trn Islamic finance for development

…Ummahani, Sanusi, Katuka call for maximising of non-interest finance potentials Vice President Kashim Shettima and other economic stakeholders have called on African nations to deepen the adoption of Islamic finance as a tool for inclusive and...

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 owners have a new 'one-stop shop' for help

Imagine starting a new business with the backing of 80 other experienced company leaders - with resources, access to grants, and classes, all for free. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Supporting small businesses is more than just a slogan that Detroit proudly...