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Budget 2026: UK firms welcomed expanded business-rates relief and new support for founders, but chambers warned higher wage costs and limited growth measures could keep pressure on small businesses. Wildfire Recovery: The U.S. SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans to Minnesota small businesses and nonprofits hit by Boundary Waters wildfires, including help with payroll and bills. Veteran-Owned Firms: The SBA also launched a $3.75 million initiative to support veteran entrepreneurs. Credit Access: Sri Lanka’s credit bureau added four licensed microfinance lenders, aiming to improve formal borrowing options for underserved businesses. Tourism Growth: Northern Ontario visitor spending reached an estimated $3.1 billion in 2025, creating opportunities for local operators; regional training is available to help businesses prepare.

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Small Business Wants Less Red Tape And No New Taxes, Chamber Leaders Say

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Owner: Thompson Family info about owner

Scoop

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Owned By	Thompson Family through Scoop Foundation for Public Interest Journalism
Year Founded	1999
Website	www.scoop.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	New Zealand, Wellington
Owner Country	New Zealand

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Santa Monica awards $5,000 microgrants to 20 local small businesses

Santa Monica Daily Press - California |

Owner: Todd James & Ross Furukawa info about owner

Santa Monica Daily Press - California

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Owned By	Todd James & Ross Furukawa
Year Founded	2001
Website	www.smdp.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Santa Monica
Owner Country	United States

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Can local businesses compete in the AI age?

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Owner: Bob Bonnar, Stephanie Bonnar & Robb Hicks info about owner

News Letter Journal - Wyoming

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Owned By	Bob Bonnar, Stephanie Bonnar & Robb Hicks through News Letter Journal, LLC
Year Founded	1890
Website	https://newslj.com/
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Wyoming, Newcastle
Owner Country	United States

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UAE family businesses contribute 60% of GDP: officials

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Owner: United Arab Emirates Government info about owner

Aletihad

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Owned By	United Arab Emirates Government through Abudabi Media Group
Year Founded	1969
Website	en.aletihad.ae
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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Major U-turn on reusable cup laws after backlash from struggling small businesses over 'nightmare' mandate

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Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth info about owner

Daily Mail

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Owned By	Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere through Daily Mail & General Trust PLC (DMGT)
Year Founded	1896
Website	www.dailymail.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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DTI, Mastercard partner to boost digital small businesses

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Owner: Garcia Family info about owner

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Owned By	Garcia Family through Sun Star Publishing Inc.
Year Founded	1982
Website	https://www.sunstar.com.ph/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Philippines, Cebu City
Owner Country	Philippines

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Healey’s first UK budget ‘does not go far enough’ with help for small businesses – IGA

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Owner: Heide Neudörfer & Ernst Haddenbrock info about owner

Tyrepress

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Owned By	Heide Neudörfer & Ernst Haddenbrock through Tyre Industry Publications Ltd
Year Founded	1946
Website	www.tyrepress.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Stoke-On-Trent
Owner Country	Germany

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Budget 2026: The small business measures entrepreneurs need to know

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SME Magazine

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Owned By	Publications UK (Stewart Lee Managing Director)
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.smeweb.com/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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