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A Bangkok property developer is putting $28 million toward helping small businesses grow up to 10 times their size. The program aims to strengthen Thailand's economy while building stronger communities.
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.
A statewide coalition of business support organizations is proving that collaboration beats competition when helping entrepreneurs succeed. The North Dakota Small Business Development Center's partnership model is creating a safety net that catches business owners exactly when they need help.
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.
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.
Victoria, Texas brought together entrepreneurs and support organizations for a Small Business Resource Fair, creating a one-stop shop for business owners seeking help. The event showcased the city's commitment to keeping local businesses thriving, even during challenging economic times.
The European Investment Bank is lending Ethiopia €110 million to help thousands of rural micro-enterprises and small businesses access the funding they need to grow. The Rural Finance and Development Project could transform economic opportunities across the country's underserved communities.
Millions of Indian small business owners can now create professional websites in their own language without hiring developers or waiting weeks. New AI tools are helping India's 63 million small businesses claim their own digital space.
Fort Worth is rolling out a new program that gives small business owners the training and certification they need to win city contracts. The first workshops start this week with sessions in both English and Spanish.
A small-town nonprofit has spent half a century turning entrepreneurial dreams into reality across Northern New York. The Adirondack Economic Development Corporation just celebrated 50 years of helping businesses launch, grow, and thrive.
Women entrepreneurs are reshaping Brazil's economy, launching 42% of all new small businesses and expanding far beyond traditional industries into tech, consulting, and digital innovation. Education, digital tools, and e-commerce are making it easier than ever for women to build competitive businesses.
A modern business complex in Malawi's commercial hub of Limbe is transforming how small traders work, protecting them from weather disruptions while tripling customer access. Pacific Towers shows how private investment can solve infrastructure gaps that hold back entrepreneurs across developing cities.
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.
Three Northeast Oregon communities are rolling out the welcome mat for entrepreneurs with free all-day workshops packed with expert advice, funding tips, and one-on-one business coaching. The Small Business Success Days happening Feb. 17-19 aim to help local business owners turn their dreams into thriving realities.
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.
Twenty-one Louisiana entrepreneurs just gained powerful allies in their business growth journeys. Shell's LiveWire program is providing training, mentorship, and networks to help small business owners across 13 rural parishes build stronger companies and create local jobs.
Small business owners in St. Kitts and Nevis are getting a real shot at financial success through a new 10-week program that teaches them how to become "bankable." The government is partnering with a national bank to turn business dreams into funded realities.
Ghana is celebrating World MSME Day with a free virtual summit designed to help small businesses overcome growth barriers. More than 300 entrepreneurs will gather online to learn strategies for scaling their ventures and accessing capital.
Florida A&M University hosted its 43rd Annual Big Bend Regional Small Business Week, connecting hundreds of entrepreneurs with expert workshops, funding resources, and community partnerships. The multi-day celebration proved that when universities invest in local business owners, entire communities grow stronger together.
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.
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