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Wellington Laundry Gives Time Back to Busy Families
Innovation•Sep 7

Wellington Laundry Gives Time Back to Busy Families

A Wellington couple turned laundry into a gift of time, building a thriving business that washes for sports teams, council projects, and busy parents. Five years in, Lavendera Laundry is proving that small ideas can spin into big community wins.

Google News - Small Business Success•3 min read
CommBank Gives 15 Small Businesses Celebrity Marketing Boost
Solutions•Jan 22

CommBank Gives 15 Small Businesses Celebrity Marketing Boost

Australia's small businesses can win free celebrity marketing support from chef Adam Liaw, fashion founder Brittney Saunders, and TV host Jamie Durie. The competition offers meet-and-greets and social media promotion when marketing budgets are stretched thin.

Google News - Small Business Success•2 min read
Nebraska Dashboard Gives Startups Real-Time Business Data
Solutions•Jul 7

Nebraska Dashboard Gives Startups Real-Time Business Data

A new free online tool puts accurate, real-time business data in the hands of Nebraska entrepreneurs for the first time. The dashboard solves a major problem that has long hindered small business growth and community planning.

Google News - Economic Growth•3 min read
Missouri S&T Gives $1,000 to Every New Business Student
Acts of Kindness•Aug 11

Missouri S&T Gives $1,000 to Every New Business Student

All 45 freshmen entering Missouri S&T's new business school just received $1,000 scholarships, launching the program with a gift of opportunity. The move comes from a $12 million donation designed to prepare the next generation of tech-savvy business leaders.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Costa Rica Small Business Registry Doubles in 4 Years
Innovation•Jul 11

Costa Rica Small Business Registry Doubles in 4 Years

Costa Rica's official small business registry has grown 97% since 2022, bringing more than 36,000 entrepreneurs into the formal economy. The shift gives thousands of business owners access to training, financing, and government support that can help them grow.

Tico Times Costa Rica•2 min read
UK Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities
Acts of Kindness•Jun 8

UK Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities

British businesses can now donate goods to charities without paying tax, removing a barrier that discouraged corporate giving. The change comes as charity donations have dropped by £1.4 billion in just one year.

Google: charity donation•2 min read
Small Businesses Show Resilience During National Week
Videos•May 5

Small Businesses Show Resilience During National Week

During National Small Business Week, ADP celebrates 900,000 small business owners who turn passion into progress despite constant challenges. Their secret weapon? Simplifying operations to focus on what matters most.

Google News - Small Business Success•2 min read
UK Tax Change Removes Barrier to Business Charity Donations
Solutions•Jun 6

UK Tax Change Removes Barrier to Business Charity Donations

British businesses can now donate office equipment and surplus stock to charities without paying extra VAT, removing a tax barrier that previously discouraged corporate giving. The timing couldn't be better as UK charity donations dropped £1.4 billion last year.

Google: charity donation•2 min read
Family Business Wins UK's Top SME Award from George Clooney
Solutions•May 10

Family Business Wins UK's Top SME Award from George Clooney

A British family business run by seven family members just won the UK's top small business award, presented by Hollywood star George Clooney. Champions Speakers built their success one booking at a time across 66 countries.

Google News - Small Business Success•2 min read
Lagos Council Gives $1,200 Loans to Small Business Owners
Solutions•May 1

Lagos Council Gives $1,200 Loans to Small Business Owners

A Lagos neighborhood is putting real money behind local entrepreneurs with low-interest loans up to $1,200. The program has already funded 10 businesses and trained 200 more, with credit help for those who need it.

Punch Nigeria•2 min read
Morocco Business School Ranks Top in Africa and Middle East
Solutions•Jan 21

Morocco Business School Ranks Top in Africa and Middle East

Rabat Business School has earned recognition as the best business school experience in its region, with students giving it a 4.46 out of 5 rating. The Moroccan institution is now the only African or Middle Eastern school to crack the world's top business school rankings.

Morocco World News•2 min read
Lenovo Expands Small Business Program to Global Scale
Innovation•Aug 18

Lenovo Expands Small Business Program to Global Scale

After supporting over 5,000 North American small businesses, Lenovo is taking its Evolve Small initiative worldwide with new AI tools, funding, and mentorship. The expanded program aims to give entrepreneurs everywhere the tech and guidance they need to thrive.

Google News - Small Business Success•2 min read
Free Program Helps 350+ Business Owners Master Their Finances
Solutions•Aug 14

Free Program Helps 350+ Business Owners Master Their Finances

Many entrepreneurs struggle with basic financial skills because schools don't teach them. Now a free program is giving small business owners the confidence to take control of their numbers.

Google News - Small Business Success•2 min read
Wall Street Vet Helps 1,000+ Small Businesses Scale Up
Acts of Kindness•Feb 19

Wall Street Vet Helps 1,000+ Small Businesses Scale Up

A Wharton grad who left Wall Street is transforming how small businesses overcome their biggest operational challenges. Her fractional COO services give startups access to executive expertise they couldn't afford otherwise.

Google News - Small Business Success•2 min read
Nigerian Fintech Brings Zero-Interest Loans to Businesses
Acts of Kindness•Jul 21

Nigerian Fintech Brings Zero-Interest Loans to Businesses

A Nigerian company just digitized traditional savings circles to give small businesses access to zero-interest capital. Only 4% of small businesses in Nigeria can get formal bank loans, but this new approach taps into generations-old community lending traditions.

TechCabal•3 min read
Victoria's Small Businesses Win Big With Diversity
Solutions•Mar 11

Victoria's Small Businesses Win Big With Diversity

Small businesses across Victoria are discovering that cultural diversity isn't just good for communities—it's great for their bottom line. With over 290 languages spoken and 314 ancestries represented, Victorian businesses are turning multicultural connections into real competitive advantages.

Google News - Small Business Success•2 min read
Nigerian Startup Helps Businesses Manage Digital Identity
Innovation•Aug 12

Nigerian Startup Helps Businesses Manage Digital Identity

A Nigerian tech startup just launched a free platform that solves a headache for thousands of small businesses: keeping their online information accurate and consistent. Maiaddy Business gives entrepreneurs one simple dashboard to control their digital presence across the web.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup•2 min read
Clinton County Program Helps 50+ Small Businesses Launch
Solutions•Mar 18

Clinton County Program Helps 50+ Small Businesses Launch

A Pennsylvania program has helped launch over 50 new businesses in five years, giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to turn their dreams into reality. The best part? It's free, and business owners who use it are significantly more likely to succeed.

Google News - Small Business Success•2 min read
Nigerian Fintech Offers $2,900 Bundles to 2,000 Businesses
Acts of Kindness•Jun 23

Nigerian Fintech Offers $2,900 Bundles to 2,000 Businesses

Paystack is giving 2,000 Nigerian small businesses access to discount packages worth nearly $3,000 each to help them grow beyond just accepting payments. The move comes as small businesses contribute nearly half of Nigeria's entire economy.

TechCabal•3 min read
New Jersey Dad Builds Two Businesses to Stay Home with Kids
Solutions•Sep 1

New Jersey Dad Builds Two Businesses to Stay Home with Kids

A New Brunswick man who started washing paintbrushes turned $8,000 into two thriving businesses so he could be present for his five children. His story shows how entrepreneurship can create both financial security and family time.

Google News - Small Business Success•3 min read

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