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Police backtrack on claim Morley Markets fire was ‘deliberately lit’
Blanch was questioned on whether the incident was related to WA’s escalating tobacco wars, but said there was “nothing at the Morley market to suggest that’s the case”. One of the men accused of being part of those escalating wars was banned from...
Govt to redevelop Msasani Fish Market via PPP
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government plans to redevelop the Msasani Fish Market through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, aiming to modernise infrastructure and unlock the market’s full economic potential. The initiative reflects a broader...

CBIA: End of the de minimis exemption puts huge strain on small businesses
Now that President Trump’s elimination of the de minimis exemption has gone into effect, small businesses in the state and across the country face tariffs between 10 %–50 % on low value imports. The Connecticut Business and Industry Association...

County Creates New Small Business Opportunities
Stay informed! Stay empowered! Join our FREE newsletter today! By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office Small businesses in the region – take note. The County wants to buy more services and supplies from you. A lot more. The...

Sattva Engineering Construction shares list with strong 26.8% premium at ₹95.10 on the NSE SME: Hit upper circuit
Sattva Engineering Construction shares listed with strong 26.8% premium at ₹95.10 on the NSE SME on Wednesday. The stock hit 5% upper circuit thereafter gaining further. Sattva Engineering Construction share price movement Sattva Engineering...

Small Business Loans in the US: How to Qualify and Secure Funding in 2025
Small businesses are an essential aspect of the American economy. They create jobs, bring new ideas to the market, and support local communities. However, running a small business requires more than passion. It takes steady cash flow, the right...
Ghana Launches Energy Efficiency Program for Small Businesses
The Association of Ghana Industries has partnered with the World Bank to launch a pilot program aimed at helping small and medium enterprises reduce energy consumption and operating costs. The Energy Smart Businesses initiative will support 35...

Business News | Karbonsteel Engineering Limited IPO Opens on Sep 08, 2025
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 3: Karbonsteel Engineering Limited (The Company, Karbonsteel) is a structural engineering and fabrication company engaged in the design, manufacturing and assembly of heavy and precision steel...

ICA responds to concern over SME cyber take-up
Insurers have sought to explain barriers to SMEs taking up cyber cover after the federal government flagged possible intervention. In a discussion paper on digital threats facing Australia, the government says many businesses report difficulty...

Visa-free Africa can unleash a $3.3 trillion market and jobs – Mubarak, Team Lead, Trans-African Tourism and Unity Campaign
As Africa eyes the vast promise of the $3.3 trillion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a bold Pan-African campaign is demanding visa-free travel across the continent to unlock trade, tourism, and job creation for its 1.4 billion...

From Adoption to Advantage: Small Businesses Unlock AI’s Potential to Stay Ahead
(Shutterstock) AI is a valuable tool in organizations of all sizes. Today, many AI solutions are designed to be budget-friendly, easy to integrate and tailored to small business users. At the same time, AI can facilitate time consuming processes...

GST Council Meeting Live Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman chairs meeting; new GST rates to be implemented by Navratri, says report
The Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising ministers from all states, will discuss the Centre's 'next-gen' GST reform proposal. What are the expected changes in GST rates, GST slabs? Check key highlights here:...

Mamdani’s Plan Faces ‘Incredible Challenges’ and Misses ‘Urgent Needs,’ Say Chinatown Small Businesses and Experts
Ivy Yang, who has run Famous Sichuan in Chinatown for more than a decade, has a deep understanding of how difficult it is to operate a small business in New York City, especially in neighborhoods like Chinatown that have endured repeated shocks —...

Canadian Beat: Small businesses in trouble after U.S. shipping exemption comes to an end
Small businesses north of the border are bracing for the impact of President Donald Trump’s latest move to tighten trade rules. The de minimis exemption allowed small businesses to ship small packages to the US duty-free if it was under a certain...

Eversolo T8 Brings High-End Streaming Transport to Market: All the Features, None of the DAC
Eversolo is back with the T8, its first streaming transport, and this time they’ve yanked the DAC out of the box. Smart move. If you already own a serious DAC—or an amp with solid digital inputs—the T8 just bolts on modern streaming brains without...

Small businesses complete Phase 3 of dtic, SAB Foundation export programme
Entrepreneurs funded by independent small, medium-sized and microenterprises funding trust SAB Foundation have completed the third phase of the Export Readiness Programme facilitated by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic). The...

Canora, Kamsack, Preeceville newspapers sold to local owner
Vancouver-based Glacier Media sold the Canora Courier, Kamsack Times and Preeceville Progress to Canora resident Devan Tasa, effective Aug. 29. CANORA, KAMSACK, PREECEVILLE — Three local papers have returned back into local hands. Vancouver-based...

Why are Scottish small businesses being forced to cut services to customers?
Staff shortages have forced the cutback in services, the FSB's 2025 Big Small Business Survey reveals. The FSB notes that Scotland’s small businesses collectively turn over £93 billion annually and employ more than 900,000 people. The research -...

Everyone wins when small businesses win: Make them part of your business strategy
Utah’s reputation as a leading state for business is well-earned. Recognized two years in a row by U.S. News & World Report as the nation’s top performer in economy and infrastructure, Utah exemplifies what happens when innovation meets...

Providence Academy strives to boost small businesses; incubator program sets up businesses for success
The program, which currently has two participants, offers significant lease assistance for 18 months for certain offices in the building, according to a news release from The Historic Trust last month. Participants, however, are required to take...