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This small business owner is rethinking how we show up for each other, one plush toy at a time
Technical.ly
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July 17, 2025
The Grow Philly series is supported by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce. Technical.ly is a free news resource thanks to financial partners like this one! Want to see your business profiled? Take the quick survey. A decade ago, Eric Wyatt’s...
Meet the Co Down man promoting ‘the magic of mushrooms’ through his small business
The Irish News
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A Co Down man has revealed how his mushroom-based business venture has helped improve his own health condition. Connor McCrorie launched SporeShore in 2020, aiming to supply Northern Ireland and beyond with the freshest, highest-quality mushrooms...
Chatbots, copy and code: How AI is powering India’s small businesses
CNBC-TV18
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July 16, 2025
When Supertech Laminates, a small manufacturing firm in India, began refining its export strategy using AI-powered tools, the goal wasn’t to follow a trend — it was to stay competitive. The company is now aiming for $10 million in revenue by 2028,...
Ideas & Opinions — Hits & Misses: Hit to Humpty Dumpty Kitchen serving dinner
The Union - California
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Each week we’ll run through the sublime, the trivial and profound issues, decisions and goings on that strike us as Hits or Misses. You can join in, too, by emailing your Hits & Misses to editboard@theunion.com. Miss (From Eddie Cartwright): To...
The five key reasons small businesses struggle to scale successfully
Inside Small Business
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July 17, 2025
Business advisor Vinisha Rathod has seen some common threads between business owners who struggle to scale. Here are the five confronting challenges she sees pop up time and time again. Why do 60 per cent of businesses fail to make it past year...
Check Point Launches Quantum Spark 2500 Series to Deliver Enterprise-Grade Security and Future-Ready Connectivity for Small and Medium Businesses
iTWire
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July 16, 2025
COMPANY NEW: New lineup introduces Wi-Fi 7, 5G, AI-powered threat prevention, and streamlined management, that helps small and medium businesses stay secure, connected, and resilient Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer...
Swindon care company expands with new business partner
Swindon Advertiser
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Janet Shreeve, founder of Shreeve Care Services, has teamed up with SLP Independent Living to help develop its care offering and support its long-term growth. Ms Shreeve said: "Throughout my years in the care sector, I have supported and connected...
Small Business Administration loans are boosting Weiser’s economy
Weiser Signal American
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Small businesses are the heartbeat of Idaho’s economy, responsible for job creation, innovation and community vitality. However, with inflation and rising costs squeezing margins, access to affordable financing has never been more critical. That’s...
Bay Area non-profits can point small businesses to unknown resources for post-storm help
FOX 13 Tampa Bay - Florida
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Briona Arradondo reports. RIVERVIEW, Fla. - Help can come from places you may not think of looking at, and a Riverview studio owner is hoping to spread the word in case other small business owners need help this storm season. The backstory:...
Europe 2035: Innovation vs. regulation
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 17, 2025
While global competitors streamline regulation to attract talent and scale innovation, Europe remains hamstrung by red tape. A robot at the Microsoft booth at the Hannover Messe 2025 trade fair in Germany, on March 31, 2025. © Hannover Messe 2025,...
SAPICS offers innovative support to SMMEs with inaugural Pitch Parade
Engineering News
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The 2025 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, saw the debut of an exciting new initiative: the SAPICS Supply Chain Pitch Parade. This was a high-energy competition that celebrated entrepreneurial talent and...
Two entrepreneurs, two generations apart
Adirondack Daily Enterprise - New York
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The Gladd family. (Provided photo) SARANAC LAKE — In the early 20th Century, Monroe Gladd was a big name around town. He had a knack for starting successful businesses — some of the region’s first car dealerships, a deli, an appliance store, a...
Initiative to cast spotlight on luminary entrepreneurs
The Zimbabwe Mail
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July 16, 2025
Nigel Chanakira A new initiative aimed at recognising and celebrating the achievements of prominent figures within Zimbabwe’s business and financial sectors has been officially launched. Spearheaded by Bulawayo businessman Mr Morris Mpala, the...
New business aims to offer relief in food desert
WSAZ - West Virginia
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July 16, 2025
KERMIT, W.Va. (WSAZ) - People in smaller communities are having to make longer and longer trips to find groceries with so many mom-and-pop stores closing. A new business is aiming to provide relief in one food desert. As the town of Kermit in...
Tariffs take a toll on small businesses
China Daily
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A shopper looks at chairs for sale at an At Home store in Queens, New York City, US, July 15, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] Lisa Lane, a mother from New Jersey, had a smart idea that she turned into a popular product. She gained national exposure and...
Canva founder’s proposal was rejected by 100 investors, now she’s competing with Microsoft and Google
Financial Express
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In 2007, a 19-year-old student at the University of Western Australia began noticing a recurring problem among her peers. While teaching fellow students how to use complex design software like Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, Melanie Perkins realised...
A Luxe Safari Lodge Has a New Business Model: Pay Whatever You Want
Matador Network
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The promotion lets guests set their own price for a stay in one of the resort’s six cabins. It’s called the “Nature Has No Price Tag” campaign and is designed to allow visitors who are interested in conservation, ecosystem revitalization, and...
Egypt: FRA approves establishment of five new firms for investment fund management, SME financing
Zawya
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Egypt - The Committee for the Establishment and Licensing of Companies, operating under the supervision of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), has approved the establishment of five new companies. These include Saqr Real Estate Investment...
SBA Offers Relief to Oregon Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by the Rowena Wildfire
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Oregon small businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the Rowena...
Support young entrepreneurs this summer at Bonita Baby
Pacific Daily News
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Residents looking to support young entrepreneurs can check out the dedicated space at Bonita Baby in Hagåtña. The Nenpire and Bonita Baby launched The Nenpire Launch Pad Corner, a dedicated space at Bonita Baby, that shines a spotlight on some of...