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Investment Made By U.S. Small Businesses
Forbes
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Education and training are important investments in workers (human capital). However, workers must be paired with physical capital (from shovels to AI computers) to produce the goods and services that consumers want. Small business owners act as...
Red tape, funding shortfalls and lack of data still constrain small business growth
IOL
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Red tape, limited funding access, and inadequate data systems remain key challenges facing South Africa’s small business sector. Addressing the National Council of Provinces’ Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Small Business...
Ontario supports for auto industry leave small businesses in the lurch, says new report
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 16, 2025
Ontario should rejig its programs meant to support auto businesses through the impact of tariffs and associated economic uncertainty, as the way they're currently structured is leaving small businesses in the lurch, an advocacy group says in a new...
Balancing pay increases with welfare, wealth creation opportunities- Pres Ali
Demerara Waves
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July 17, 2025
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 22:52 by Writer President Irfaan Ali addressing his People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) consultation on its manifesto for the 2025 general and regional elections. President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said...
Malik Tayyab: 21-Year-Old Self-Taught Digital Marketing Prodigy Transforms Small Business Growth
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 16, 2025
Malik Tayyab (born 5 September 2003, in Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan) is a young and dynamic Pakistani entrepreneur, artist, singer, and actor. Known for his exceptional skills in digital marketing and SEO, he began his journey in the tech world at a...
Kashmir's Small Businesses Brace For Global Expansion: The Role Of Legal Transparency And LEI Registration
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Introduction In the heart of the Himalayas – where snow-capped peaks kiss the sky, a quieter revolution is underway. The small businesses in Kashmir are long known for their artistry and tradition are now emerging as a...
Addosser Microfinance Bank Marks 17 Years of Driving SME Growth
This Day
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July 16, 2025
Addosser Microfinance Bank is proud to celebrate 17 remarkable years of empowering small businesses, advancing financial inclusion, and building a resilient and impactful brand in Nigeria’s financial sector. According to a statement from the bank,...
Small businesses risk falling behind in the AI revolution as one in three never use AI tools in their jobs
LondonlovesTech
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July 15, 2025
New research reveals that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are significantly lagging in AI adoption, putting their productivity, innovation and long-term competitiveness at risk. According to Employment Hero’s Work That Works report – a...
KnowBe4 Delivers AI-Driven Email Security to Small and Medium Businesses to Tackle Outbound Email Risk
ITWeb
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July 15, 2025
KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced the release of KnowBe4 Prevent across all market segments – an AI-driven email security product designed to enable...
New partnership established to empower Qatari small and medium enterprises
The Peninsula
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July 16, 2025
Doha: Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council announces a new partnership with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to empower Qatari small and medium...
New marketing school for small business owners opening this summer
Norwich Evening News
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Rechenda Smith, the owner of Norwich-based Nurture Marketing, has launched the Goal Getter School of Marketing. The school will offer a series of in-person workshops at Norfolk Chamber of Commerce’s Hardwick House in Norwich, as well as online...
We need to stop talking and help more small businesses to export
The Times
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At a recent panel discussion, I was asked: “What can we do to get SMEs to export more?” I nearly swore — not because I didn’t have an answer but because the barriers are well known: red tape, finance, and confidence. If we streamline bureaucracy,...
Walz and DEED announce $33M for small business assistance
Northern News Now - Minnesota
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July 16, 2025
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – On the 5th floor of the University of Minnesota’s alumni center, Governor Tim Walz and MN Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Matt Varilek met with several local business owners to discuss a...
Beth Van Duyne addresses tax cuts, law enforcement actions, and creator advocacy in recent tweets
NE Dallas News - Texas
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July 16, 2025
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne posted a series of statements on her official Twitter account between July 15 and July 16, 2025, addressing topics ranging from economic policy to law enforcement and digital media.On July 15, Van Duyne highlighted...
Corporation designs start-up kits to boost small businesses
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 16, 2025
THE Small and Medium Enterprises Corporation (SMEC) has designed a business creation concept to boost business start-ups for micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME). Among key reforms and initiatives SMEC is undertaking, the Invest and Grow...
India’s TechJockey enters U.S. market to target small businesses
Digital Commerce 360
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July 15, 2025
TechJockey is entering the U.S. market as part of its global expansion strategy. The company plans to invest $2 million over the next 12 months to support the effort, with a goal of reaching more than 40,000 U.S.-based small and mid-sized business...
40 Years of helping small businesses
WSIU - Illinois
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July 14, 2025
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIU is celebrating 40 years since it's launch in 1985. They're celebrating the businesses they've helped at the center by hosting a free celebration with presentations, speakers, and refreshments....
Clark County offering $500K in grants to struggling small businesses
Las Vegas Review-Journal - Nevada
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July 16, 2025
Clark County is distributing $500,000 to be spread among dozens of small, locally owned businesses that might be going through a rough patch. The grant program was introduced by County Commissioner William McCurdy II for establishments in the...
BizCover Announces $2,000 Small Business Grant Is Back
Scoop
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Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 10:12 am Press Release: BizCover The $2000 BizGiver grant competition will run from 14 July – 13th August 2025 BizGiver not only gives all New Zealand small business owners a shot to win up to $2,000, but can also act as a...
Governor Walz Announces $33 Million For Small Businesses
Ingstad Media - Minnesota
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July 15, 2025
[St. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced $33 million for 225 new and developing small businesses. The Governor was joined by small business owners representing manufacturing, health care, hospitality, and clean technology who have been...