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Vietnam's small businesses just got a major boost with a $50 million loan aimed at expanding access to capital and green energy investments. The funding will help close the financing gap for companies that employ half of Vietnam's workforce.
Lagos State just released ₦5 billion (roughly $3 million USD) in zero-collateral loans to help cooperative-based small businesses grow. The funds come with a generous 9% interest rate and three years to repay.
Ten small businesses in Ghana just won matching grants to grow their tree crops operations and reach global markets. The funding helps them buy equipment, get certified, and build stronger cashew and oil palm industries.
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.
Every dollar spent at a small business does triple duty—employing neighbors, supporting local charities, and funding community projects. With 36 million small businesses now employing 60 million Americans, shopping local has never mattered more.
Small businesses across the UK are about to find it much easier to get the funding they need to grow. The government just announced a major expansion of loan guarantees that will help 33,000 companies over the next three years.
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.
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.
NASA just launched a new partnership with the Small Business Administration to help small companies building critical space technology access millions in private investment. The goal is to strengthen America's space supply chain and keep lunar missions on track.
State Bank of India is investing directly in startup funds to strengthen the country's millions of small businesses. The banking giant is building innovation hubs in cities nationwide to connect entrepreneurs with funding and technology.
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.
Nigeria's stock exchange and national development bank are helping small businesses access growth funding for the first time. The initiative could transform how millions of entrepreneurs build their companies.
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.
Pennsylvania is putting $15 million directly into the hands of small business owners through ten new micro-grant programs designed to help historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs start and expand. The funding reaches all 67 counties, with trusted local partners distributing grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.
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.
Two major Vietnamese banks just secured over $100 million in special financing designed specifically to help small businesses grow and create jobs. The funding from Citi marks the first social trade finance deals in Vietnam, directing money where it matters most: the backbone of the country's economy.
A major international fund just gave a Vietnamese bank $50 million to lend to small businesses and climate projects. The loan will help thousands of companies that employ half of Vietnam's workforce finally get the capital they need to expand.
A new financing platform in Saudi Arabia is making it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to access capital tailored to their needs. ZCG Arabia combines funding with consulting and AI technology to help growing companies succeed.
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