IBM and S&P Global Unite AI and Data to Revolutionize Supply Chains

In an era where economic uncertainty and global supply chain disruptions are commonplace, small business owners are continually seeking innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and adaptability. IBM’s recent alliance with S&P Global aims to...

Polaris Bank sustains industry leadership with consecutive wins at 2025 BAFI Awards

In an era where banking is increasingly defined by agility, technology, and customer-centric design, Polaris Bank has solidified its leadership by earning “Digital Bank of the Year” for the fifth time and “Best MSME Bank of the Year” for the...

France’s Lise Wins License to Launch Europe’s First Tokenized Stock Exchange

Paris-based Lise (Lightning Stock Exchange) has become the first company in Europe authorized to operate a fully tokenized equity exchange, the company said on Thursday. The exchange, which targets the SME IPO market in France, received a DLT TSS...

Report: State of E-Commerce in Central Asia

nCa Report Editor’s Note: There are certain shortcomings in this report, mainly because quite a bit of the related information and data is not available on the net. Some of the information is behind the firewalls. The difference in methodologies...

NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising uncertainty

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index declined by 2.0 points in September, settling at 98.8. This marks the first drop in optimism among small business owners in three months, though the figure...

Small business job openings stay elevated in September

Small business owners continue to face persistent labor shortages, with 32% reporting unfilled job openings in September, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the NFIB’s latest jobs report. The figure is unchanged from...

Why your small business won’t sell – and what you can do about it

Every week across Australia, another small business owner decides they’ve had enough. They’ve worked hard, built something solid, and are finally ready to “cash out.” They ring their accountant or a business broker, expecting a queue of buyers....

Irish FinTech lender Teybridge Capital Europe secures €50 million funding line to expand working-capital solutions

Dublin’s FinTech startup Teybridge Capital Europe has raised an initial funding line of approximately €50 million from the Madrid-based family office Baghdadi Capital, with plans to gradually increase this to around €500 million as the business...

Small business optimism dips in Sept. amid rising uncertainty

LINCOLN, Neb. — The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by two points in September to 98.8, marking the first decline in three months, though it remains above the 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose seven points from August to...

Germany’s cocoa processing declines in-line with European downturn

Cocoa processing in Germany has experienced a notable drop to 94,882 metric tonnes in third quarter of 2025, representing a cut of 5.45% amid continued pressures on the sector, according to country’s BDSI trade body, writes Neill Barston. As...

Alleged scammers target Palm Bay small business with fake Google reviews

A small business based in Palm Bay, 3LP Roofing, was caught off guard and confused when a flurry of negative reviews came in all at once. PALM BAY, Fla. - Authorities are saying that small businesses are being targeted by scammers through fake...

Solar power backpack offers lifeline to hair, beauty industry

Innovation a Major Boost for Women, Youth in Entrepreneurial Sector – NAHBPON President A new portable solar power solution has been unveiled to tackle Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges and support small businesses nationwide,...

Europe’s strategic autonomy starts at its borders: Montenegro’s SEPA leap

Earlier this month Montenegro quietly reshaped its relationship with Europe. By sending and receiving its first Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) transactions, it joined Europe’s payment infrastructure in full. What began as a technical reform has...

M&E Global celebrates quarter century of business success

The company, which was founded in 2000 and is based in Belbroughton, currently employs more than 30 people at its Worcestershire HQ and over 1,000 defence specialists across Europe, Asia and The Americas. Since its inception, M&E Global has opened...

Intuit Report Reveals Consumer Holiday Spending to Reach $263 Billion, with an Estimated $109 Billion Opportunity in Revenue for Small Businesses

Gift giving for loved ones takes priority over economic anxieties as consumers plan to increase their holiday spending by 25%, boosting revenue potential for small businesses this holiday season Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial...

How Africa’s gaming sector can power impactful development

By Alex Mabunda, Group CEO of Ntiyiso Consulting Group Africa’s gaming sector is expanding rapidly, attracting attention not just for its entertainment value but for the social and economic opportunities it presents. Across the continent,...

Africa’s energy future lies off the grid — GOGLA’s Sarah Malm

As Africa races to close its energy access gap and empower its growing youth population, the off-grid solar sector has emerged as a vital driver of both employment and sustainable development. In this exclusive interview with BusinessDay’s...

The rise of digital payments in South Africa's cash-heavy townships

South Africa’s informal economy has for long been largely cash-based. This is changing with spaza shop owners leading the way when it comes to the adoption of digital payments. Annelene Dippenaar, chief business officer at Shop2Shop. Image...

World Bank urges Africa on electricity access for job creation

BY SAM OTUONYE The World Bank has said that access to affordable and reliable electricity could unlock Africa’s job creation potential, transform economies, and lift millions out of poverty. In a new blog post titled ‘Switching on Opportunity: How...

Africapitalism: Leading with respect, not fear

“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” — African proverb This proverb reminds us that exclusion breeds destruction, while inclusion fosters growth. In business, employees who feel ignored may quietly...