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Small businesses struggle to stay afloat as damages from two wars deepen
The Times of Israel
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On October 7, 2023, Dudu Argaman, 79, was walking between trees, picking lemons and working on his family farm land in Moshav Almagor in the north of the country, like most days over the past 53 years. On that day, as war broke out with Hamas...
NFIB reports increased job openings among U.S. small businesses
Silver State Times - Nevada
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July 3, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Jobs Report, revealing that 36% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings in June, a slight increase from May. Tray Abney, NFIB Nevada State Director,...
Maximize Your Small Business Potential by Using AI Deepfakes
Small Business Trends
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July 4, 2025
Imagine transforming your marketing strategy with cutting-edge technology that captivates your audience. AI deepfakes are revolutionizing how small businesses can engage customers, create content, and enhance brand storytelling. These tools can...
Ransomware recovery costs South African businesses R24 million on average, report finds
IOL
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July 3, 2025
A new cybersecurity report from Sophos has revealed a sharp rise in the number of South African organisations paying ransoms to cybercriminals, with average recovery costs now at R24 million. The State of Ransomware in South Africa 2025 report is...
South Africa: City Lodge Hotels backs small businesses
Zawya
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City Lodge Hotels (CLH), in partnership with Sigma International and the SATSA Tourism Business Incubator, proudly announces the launch of year four of its transformative Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme – a journey marked by...
The government has created the perfect storm as nearly 1 million small businesses face closure
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 4, 2025
National Insurance increases, reduced business rates relief and a stubborn inflation rate. The first change of UK government in 14 years has seen the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses face mounting financial pressure. A new report published by...
NFIB reports increase in unfilled job openings among small businesses
Evergreen Reporter - Washington
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July 3, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Jobs Report, indicating that 36% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings in June, an increase from May. Patrick Connor, NFIB Washington State Director,...
Trade Experts Push For Global Market Access For African SMEs
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
Trade experts are urging governments, investors, and stakeholders to strengthen market connectivity for African small businesses by supporting strategic retail linkages and cross-border cooperation to boost exports and economic growth. Speaking at...
South Africa: SME confidence rises in 2025, challenges remain
Zawya
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According to the Business Partners SME Confidence Index, South African SMEs are increasingly optimistic in 2025, with more business owners viewing the economy and government efforts as supportive of growth. However, cash flow, economic conditions,...
Political Opinion: Callum Anderson MP marks one year in office with release of first annual report
Bucks Herald
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July 4, 2025
Callum Anderson MP has marked the one-year anniversary of his election by publishing his first Annual Report, titled “Getting on with the Job.” The report reflects on a year of dedicated service, community engagement, and tangible progress across...
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Sharjah Chamber strengthens investment cooperation with Africa during first-ever trade mission to Mauritius
Gulf Daily News Online
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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) concluded its first-ever official trade mission to the Republic of Mauritius, which was organised in collaboration with the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius from June 30 to July 3....
ESET Reports 9% Growth, Clocks €691M in 2024 Revenue
Channel Post Middle East & Africa
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July 3, 2025
ESET announced its financial results, with global revenue growth reaching 9 per cent year-on-year to €691 million, led by the EMEA region at 15 per cent. “While many speak of long-term vision and longevity, few live it. 2024 saw ESET’s third...
Delivery service agencies turn up heat on small businesses with 'weather surcharge' in scorching summer
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 4, 2025
Published: 04 Jul. 2025, 14:05 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI A delivery driver picks up delivery orders at a restaurant in downtown Seoul on June 29. [YONHAP] Did you know that restaurant owners have to pay extra out of pocket to...
Layoffs from Trump tariffs ripple across the auto parts industry
The Guam Daily Post
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Elena Morales, president of SMT Automation, had been preparing for a big year at the small Michigan maker of manufacturing machinery. Morales had purchased a new building and hired staff in anticipation of installing more equipment on automotive...
US House passes bill awaiting Trump’s signature: ‘Our industry will not back down,’ CCSA says
PV Tech
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July 4, 2025
Even though residential solar will still see the phase out of Section 25D at the end of the year, these projects will retain the eligibility to apply for 48E investment tax credit (ITC) and 45Y production tax credit (PTC), reverting from a...
AI for your SME: a practical playbook for businesses ready to grow
Elite Business Magazine
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July 4, 2025
It got us thinking: at Swoop, we’ve grown rapidly over the past few years, and many of you, as SME founders, are looking to AI to help achieve similar ambitious growth. But as with any new technology, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype, or...
£20k grant for female-founded SME up for grabs
SME Today
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July 4, 2025
Tide, the leading business financial platform in the UK, has been announced as the headline sponsor for 2025’s prestigious everywoman Entrepreneur Awards. The partnership will support female business owners through a year-long high-impact...
Business News | Fourfront Limited Files DRHP On BSE SME For IPO
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4: Fourfront Limited (Fourfront, the Company), an automotive component manufacturer with design capabilities for electromechanical and power electronics products for the EV and industrial automotive sectors,...
Fourfront Limited Files DRHP On BSE SME For IPO
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 4, 2025
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4: Fourfront Limited (Fourfront, the Company), an automotive component manufacturer with design capabilities for electromechanical and power electronics products for the EV and industrial automotive sectors,...
Small Business Administration opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Roseburg
KPIC - Oregon
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ROSEBURG, Ore. — The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center on Wednesday, July 2, at the Roseburg Public Safety Center to help small businesses, residents and private nonprofits impacted by severe storms,...