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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gladys Gonzalez turned her own struggle as a Colombian immigrant into a mission that helped thousands of Utah entrepreneurs build successful businesses. Her legacy at the Suazo Business Center now spans three generations of business owners.
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.
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.
A Penn State alumnus returned to campus to help aspiring entrepreneurs take their first steps toward launching successful businesses. Asher Carr shared practical strategies during the university's annual Startup Week, offering both classroom wisdom and one-on-one mentorship.
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.
Telecel Ghana just kicked off a nationwide month to help the country's 2.6 million small businesses grow beyond survival mode. The program offers free training, digital tools, and expert mentorship to turn struggling startups into thriving enterprises.
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.
Target's supplier programs have helped small and diverse businesses thrive for over 25 years. Two partnerships show how big retailers can lift up entrepreneurs while strengthening their own operations.
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.
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.
Commercial International Bank is opening African markets to Egyptian small businesses with digital tools and local currency support. The initiative turns regional trade agreements into real growth opportunities for companies ready to expand beyond borders.
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.
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.
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.
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