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Small Businesses Show Resilience During National Week
VideosMay 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 Success2 min read
Family Business Wins UK's Top SME Award from George Clooney
SolutionsMay 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 Success2 min read
Victoria's Small Businesses Win Big With Diversity
SolutionsMar 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 Success2 min read
South Carolina Now Best State for New Business Success
SolutionsApr 16

South Carolina Now Best State for New Business Success

South Carolina has emerged as America's top state for keeping new businesses alive, with only 17.7% failing in their first year compared to the national average of 22.1%. The state welcomed over 3,000 more new businesses than it lost last year, proving entrepreneurs are finding fertile ground in the Palmetto State.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Filipino Small Businesses Get New Green Finance Tool
InnovationApr 18

Filipino Small Businesses Get New Green Finance Tool

Millions of small businesses in the Philippines just got a powerful new way to unlock sustainable financing. A pioneering scorecard will help them track their environmental impact and attract green investment.

The Hindu2 min read
Latino Businesses Surge 65% in North Carolina
SolutionsMay 11

Latino Businesses Surge 65% in North Carolina

Latino entrepreneurs in North Carolina grew their business ownership by 65% in five years, creating 80,000 companies that generate $2.5 billion in revenue. From construction to real estate, these small businesses are becoming the backbone of local economies across the state.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
Carbon Disclosure Law Sparked 3% Jump in New Businesses
SolutionsFeb 24

Carbon Disclosure Law Sparked 3% Jump in New Businesses

A federal emissions reporting program designed to cut pollution had an unexpected bonus: it fueled a wave of new business creation. Yale researchers found the rule sparked entrepreneurship while still benefiting the economy.

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
Finland Backs 14 Green Businesses in Tanzania's Forests
SolutionsApr 15

Finland Backs 14 Green Businesses in Tanzania's Forests

Fourteen innovative small businesses in Tanzania just received over $400,000 in grants to transform forestry into sustainable jobs and eco-friendly products. The Finland-backed GreenCatalyst Initiative is turning rural forest communities into hubs of green innovation.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read
Global Business Report Shows Nature Powers $117T Economy
Planet WinsFeb 4

Global Business Report Shows Nature Powers $117T Economy

Scientists just revealed that more than half the world's economy depends directly on nature—and businesses are stepping up to protect it. A groundbreaking assessment launching next week shows how companies can thrive while restoring forests, wetlands, and ecosystems.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read
Africa Business Leader Launches Faith-Based CEO Chapter
InnovationFeb 2

Africa Business Leader Launches Faith-Based CEO Chapter

Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, whose company operates across 25 African nations, launched a new business fellowship chapter focused on ethical leadership rooted in faith. The gathering brought together executives committed to building purpose-driven enterprises across the continent.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Macao Forum Connects 1,000+ Green Companies This March
Planet WinsFeb 13

Macao Forum Connects 1,000+ Green Companies This March

A major environmental expo in Macao has already helped businesses land millions in green partnerships, and this year's event promises even more global connections. The forum has become a launchpad for companies turning environmental solutions into real business success.

Google: cooperation international2 min read
Cheltenham Businesses Cut Emissions and Costs with New Tool
SolutionsMay 12

Cheltenham Businesses Cut Emissions and Costs with New Tool

A UK town is making it easier than ever for small businesses to go green while saving money. Cheltenham Zero's new digital platform guides companies step-by-step toward net zero, with 12 businesses already slashing emissions by 60%.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
Ghana Expo Turns World Cup into Business Opportunity
SolutionsApr 18

Ghana Expo Turns World Cup into Business Opportunity

A Ghanaian travel company is helping local entrepreneurs transform the 2026 World Cup from just a sports event into a global business launchpad. The Made in Ghana Business Expo connects businesses with international markets during the tournament.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
New Program Helps Small Businesses Before Debt Default
SolutionsApr 27

New Program Helps Small Businesses Before Debt Default

A New York debt relief firm launched the first program that helps small business owners reduce merchant cash advance payments before they miss payments and face legal trouble. The Reconciliation Shield uses contract clauses most merchants don't know exist.

Google News - Reconciliation3 min read
Vietnamese Women Now Lead 20% of Nation's Businesses
Global NewsMar 6

Vietnamese Women Now Lead 20% of Nation's Businesses

Vietnamese women are reshaping the country's economy, holding nearly a third of leadership positions and owning one in five businesses. Their shift from workforce to boardroom is driving sustainable growth across Vietnam.

Regional: vietnam economic growth (VN)2 min read
37 Women Entrepreneurs Share Business Success Secrets
Acts of KindnessMar 6

37 Women Entrepreneurs Share Business Success Secrets

Female entrepreneurs across the UK are sharing their hard-won wisdom on building successful businesses, revealing that confidence isn't required to start—just a clear direction and the courage to begin. Their collective advice could help unlock £310 billion for the UK economy.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
PayPal Launches $1B Small Business Fee Waiver Program
SolutionsMay 13

PayPal Launches $1B Small Business Fee Waiver Program

PayPal is waiving processing fees on $1 billion worth of transactions to help American small businesses grow. The new Small Business Initiative will support veteran-owned companies and businesses in farming, manufacturing, and technology.

Engadget2 min read
100+ Future Business Owners Learn Success Skills in Lima
SolutionsMar 4

100+ Future Business Owners Learn Success Skills in Lima

Over 100 aspiring entrepreneurs in Lima, Ohio are learning how to turn their business dreams into reality through a free six-week academy. Students who complete the program can compete for startup grants at PitchFest.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
$500K Program Lifts 17 Small Businesses Through Transit Chaos
SolutionsMar 13

$500K Program Lifts 17 Small Businesses Through Transit Chaos

A Maryland program combined grants with expert coaching to help small businesses survive major construction disruption. The results? Revenue jumped 25% and one struggling company transformed into a marketplace supporting 40 food entrepreneurs.

Google News - Small Business Success3 min read
Visa Launches $100M Program to Help Small Businesses Grow
VideosFeb 6

Visa Launches $100M Program to Help Small Businesses Grow

Visa just rolled out a major new platform to tackle the biggest hurdles facing small business owners: getting funding, finding customers, and using modern tech. The program kicks off with $100 million in partnership with lender Lendistry.

Fast Company2 min read

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