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  Small businesses shine each year at Hawaiian Airlines’ Made In Maui County Festival
Natasha Porreca shows off her merchandise from Nani Shells jewelry at the Kā’anapali Ocean Resort in August. Nani Shells does pop-up shows at the resort every Sunday. Courtesy photo When Natasha Porreca was a child, she picked up a love for...
    
  Oxford Innovation Advice partners with Cornish Lithium to pilot supply chain initiative
Oxford Innovation Advice, the SME business support provider, has partnered with Cornish Lithium to trial a new supply chain relationship management model focused on the Trelavour Lithium Project in St Dennis. Delivered as part of the successful...
    
  UK small business owner to face L’Oréal at tribunal over trademark dispute
A small business owner is preparing to face down the cosmetics giant L’Oréal at a tribunal next week over a trademark dispute she says has had a devastating impact on her. Rebecca Dowdeswell, 49, from Nottinghamshire, has been locked in a...
    
  Ecobank-Joy Business SME Fair ends on a high note after 3-days of empowering entrepreneurs
After three days of business exhibitions, networking, and knowledge sharing, the Ecobank Joy Business SME Fair has wrapped up on a high note leaving behind a trail of innovation, empowerment, and opportunities for Ghana’s vibrant small and medium...
    
  Small Businesses Face ADA Lawsuit Crisis Amid Confusing Compliance Standards
In recent years, small business owners have found themselves increasingly vulnerable to lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The surge in these legal actions has become a significant concern for entrepreneurs,...
    
  Small Business Month: Meet Gateau Ghost, the cafe that blends Seoul and Paris in one bite
What happens when you mix Korean and Parisian cuisine inside of a trendy cafe and restaurant? You get Gateau Ghost. In celebration of Small Business Month, Now Toronto hit the streets to talk to owners about their establishments and how it impacts...
    
  Ken Focused On Youth Job Creation – Wife
Christiana Agyapong Mrs. Christiana Agyapong, wife of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has reaffirmed her husband’s long-standing commitment to empowering Ghanaian youth through strategic job...
    
  Ecobank-JoyBusiness SME Fair ends with record-smashing patronage, millions in deals, and star-studded grand finale
The three-day Ecobank-JoyBusiness SME Fair 2025 concluded yesterday, Sunday, November 2, with a definitive bang, solidifying its status as the nation’s largest and most successful business-to-consumer (B2C) convergence of the year. The Ghud Park,...
    
  African Banks Turn to Digital Platforms and Partnerships to Drive Growth in SME Banking
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox Across Africa, financial institutions are increasingly viewing small business banking as a key growth driver, with more banks turning to digital platforms, data...
    
  Philippine Startup Week 2025 returns to champion Filipino innovation, entrepreneurship
The country’s largest startup gathering, Philippine Startup Week (PHSW) 2025, will take place from Nov. 10 to 14, highlighting efforts to scale Filipino innovation and support startups aiming to expand beyond local markets. The country’s premier...
    
  New AUKUS fund to create jobs and grow WA’s defence sector
$2 million to help WA businesses break into AUKUS supply chains WA defence sector on track to become State’s second-biggest industry Cook Government boosting local manufacturing to create jobs and diversify the economy The Cook Government is...
    
  Give creative this holiday season with the New Mexico Arts & Crafts Festival
Find the perfect gift while enjoying a festive holiday experience at the New Mexico Arts and Crafts Festival, a celebration of local creativity and community. The New Mexico Arts and Crafts Festival takes place Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4...
    
  From jingle dresses to beadwork, the price of tariffs hits home for Indigenous designers, small businesses
Every piece of regalia Sharona Crane creates is infused with her Anishinaabe culture. Her designs for jingle dresses, ribbon skirts, jackets, appliques and other items reflect a modern take on historical woodland motifs and designs using elements...
    
  Deadline approaching for small businesses to apply for WT’s Buff Business Summit
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - Small businesses are invited to apply for West Texas A&M University’s third annual Buff Business Summit and Competition. Applications are now open and will be accepted through Nov. 3. Twelve Texas Panhandle businesses will...
    
  Scaling You: How Small Business Owners Can Grow Without Burning Out
If you’re a small business owner or solopreneur, your greatest asset – and your greatest bottleneck – is often the same thing: you. You built your business with your own two hands, powered by passion, expertise, and perseverance. But as success...
    
  How Small Businesses Can Leverage Cyber Monday Deals
Key Takeaways Cyber Monday is a powerful equalizer for small businesses. With the right strategy, even the smallest brands can stand out, attract new customers, and compete with major retailers in the digital marketplace. Success depends on...
    
  Family, small businesses honored at Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards ceremony
FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Center for Economic Development celebrated 10 family owned and small businesses and individuals Thursday at the Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at The Bakery District. This...
    
  Isenberg Appoints Paula Murphy as Director of Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network
The Isenberg School of Management has appointed Paula Murphy as the new state director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network. Image Paula Murphy Headquartered at Isenberg, the MSBDC is a federal-state partnership...
    
  Hunt-Bell, Natal selected as Graham and Greenlee Small Business Women of the Year
THATCHER — Fiona DeYoung, community liaison for U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., told the audience at Eastern Arizona College on Thursday that 99.5 percent of all business in Arizona is small business, and 50 percent of those are owned by woman....
    
  Blue Jays star Kevin Gausman's wife has her own small business away from the baseball world
18:40 ET, 31 Oct 2025Updated 18:41 ET, 31 Oct 2025 Kevin Gausman will start on the mound for Toronto in Game 6(Image: Getty Images) Toronto Blue Jays star Kevin Gausman’s wife Taylor owns a photography business as her husband looks to win the...