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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

La Rollería, the new sweet magnet of downtown Guayaquil, is already planning to expand

La Rollería, a bakery in downtown Guayaquil, is planning to expand after successfully establishing itself in the area.

Feb 28 • 14:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bragança receives Sebrae Seal for excellence in entrepreneurship support

Bragança Paulista has been awarded the Silver Reference Seal for Excellence in Service by Sebrae for its high-quality support to local small businesses and micro-entrepreneurs.

Feb 27 • 18:36 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

End of Exceptions: Almost Everyone Must Report Revenue in eKasa

Slovakia's new law requires almost all sellers, including small vendors and service providers, to report their revenues electronically under the eKasa system, effective January.

Feb 27 • 12:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Baker defends carrot cake price as critics call it 'outrageous'

A UK baker defends the price of her carrot cake against critics who labeled it 'outrageous' following backlash on TikTok.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP March deadline as £11,000 warning issued

The UK Department for Work and Pensions warns small businesses of an £11,000 cost if they lose employees to health issues ahead of a March 31 deadline to enroll in a free support training programme.

Feb 27 • 09:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N.E.E.: Support for Small and Medium-Sized Maritime Enterprises

The Greek Maritime Chamber highlights the critical role of small and medium-sized maritime businesses in the Greek shipping ecosystem and their initiatives to support them.

Feb 27 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

She left college, bet on brigadeiros, and today earns R$ 108 thousand a month

A small confectionery in Porto Alegre, Brazil, has transformed its business model by offering brigadeiro buffet services, significantly increasing its revenue.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Entrepreneurship Development? Optimistic Forecasts

Experts predict a positive outlook for the development of micro-enterprises and SMEs in Poland by 2025, supported by improving economic conditions and consumer purchasing power.

Feb 26 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Visa Research - IME GSEVEE: Business Expenses Paid by Card for Nearly 1 in 2 SMEs

A study by IME GSEVEE for Visa reveals that nearly half of SMEs in Greece now use cards for their business expenses.

Feb 25 • 16:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification for February 26

A summary of various events taking place in South Korea, including award ceremonies and conferences.

Feb 25 • 09:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of SMEs and Startups provides direct loans to small business owners at Homeplus starting next month 3rd

The South Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups is increasing financial support for small business owners at Homeplus by offering direct loans starting from November 3rd.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Sagittarius

Today's Sagittarius horoscope suggests that with the help of friends, obstacles to wealth will be removed, allowing for important decisions, while advising to not be upset over small matters and to focus on work, noting possible business losses.

Feb 24 • 20:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"It's an act of racism," Latinos affected by new policy in the U.S.

Latino merchants express deep concern over a new U.S. Small Business Administration policy that restricts loans to citizens, excluding legal residents.

Feb 24 • 15:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Whatsapp Business: how the AI agent that will always respond to you and promises to increase sales works

WhatsApp has launched Business AI, a new feature designed to help small businesses automate customer responses and enhance sales in Argentina and 16 other Latin American countries.

Feb 24 • 15:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

KYANA Hellas: Aim is to strengthen exports

KYANA Hellas, a Greek SME, aims to enhance its exports and compete with multinational companies in the professional cosmetics market.

Feb 24 • 12:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Small Business Market Promotion Agency Signs MOU with 15 Regional Universities for Local Content Focused University Program

The Small Business Market Promotion Agency has signed a memorandum of understanding with 15 regional universities to enhance local entrepreneurship and economic vitality through innovative local content initiatives.

Feb 24 • 06:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigation reveals new victims of accountant suspected of fraud in Tocantins, police say

The police have identified new victims of Dalila dos Santos Silva, an accountant suspected of defrauding small business owners in Tocantins, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 19:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Will Be a Year of Great Difficulty for Small Business: In Russia, the War Economy Shows Its Limits

An analysis of the challenges facing small businesses in Russia due to the country's focus on military spending amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 23 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is what entrepreneurs think about Trump

Finnish entrepreneurs express concerns about the impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump's policies on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Finland, according to a recent survey by the Federation of Finnish Enterprises.

Feb 23 • 12:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'It's a sewer, but it's gold...' The billions of business in the narrow streets of Dharavi

Dharavi, a densely populated slum in Mumbai, is often overlooked despite its vibrant micro-economy that contributes significantly to the city's economy.

Feb 23 • 09:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hana Bank Starts Operating 'Digital 9 PM Lounge' for Banking Operations Until 9 PM on Weekdays

Hana Bank has launched a new service called 'Digital 9 PM Lounge' that allows banking operations until 9 PM on weekdays, catering mainly to working professionals and small business owners.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The use of alternative data opens up credit pathways for the indebted

The article discusses how Edilaine Santos da Silva from Paraisópolis, Brazil, is seeking credit for her small business using alternative behavioral scoring methods due to her existing debt.

Feb 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Report shows that 20 companies are opened per day in Santos; see the data

In 2025, an average of 20 new companies were registered daily in Santos, Brazil, reflecting a 2.5% increase from the previous year, with the majority being micro and small enterprises.

Feb 22 • 00:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Reading the Economy from the Faces of Small Business Owners

The article features Lee Jin-wook, a management consultant who has transitioned from human resources and labor management to providing consultations for small businesses in South Korea, highlighting the struggles they face amid economic challenges.

Feb 21 • 23:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man sets fire to bar, house, and car after owner refuses to give alcoholic beverage in Ceará

A man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to a house and a small grocery store in Ceará following a dispute over alcohol sales.

Feb 21 • 12:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Victor Schwartz: The Small Importer Who Broke Trump's Customs Might at the Supreme Court

Victor Schwartz, a small wine importer, challenges Trump’s comprehensive tariff policies, achieving a historic legal victory that reshapes executive power boundaries.

Feb 21 • 10:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The importer Schwartz: "What a great country. I, a small entrepreneur, have defeated the White House"

Victor Schwartz, a small wine importer, expresses his joy and relief after a court ruling in his favor against the U.S. government, allowing him to continue selling Italian wines in America.

Feb 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Prímula and the phenomenon of profiteroles that have conquered an entire neighborhood in Madrid

A small pastry shop in Madrid's Salamanca neighborhood has gained a loyal clientele thanks to its delicious profiteroles and other treats.

Feb 20 • 23:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Man receives £42,000 bill for data roaming charges after Morocco holiday

A UK small business owner faces a staggering £42,000 bill for data roaming charges incurred during a family holiday in Morocco, which he attributes to excessive charges outside Europe.

Feb 20 • 15:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The new EET will allow tens of thousands of entrepreneurs to stay out of the system

A new Electronic Evidence of Sales (EET) system in Czechia will permit numerous small business owners to remain outside government oversight.

Feb 20 • 12:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why do so many businesses in Mexico decide not to grow?

Despite Mexico's high entrepreneurial spirit, numerous businesses choose not to expand due to a challenging operational environment.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Min-young takes office as the head of IBK Corporation... "Enhancing credit examination by combining corporate finance data with AI"

Jang Min-young has been inaugurated as the head of IBK, stating her commitment to transforming the bank into an AI-based financial institution.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

S. Famellos in Pagkrati: The government deceived small and medium enterprises and is now punishing them with closures

Sokratis Famellos criticizes the Greek government for misleading small and medium enterprises, claiming it is now punishing them with business closures.

Feb 19 • 19:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I live from paycheck to paycheck. It is decided, I will close the shop. Stories of small entrepreneurs during consolidation

Small business owners in Slovakia are facing increasing obstacles and are being forced to close their shops, as demonstrated by a children's bazaar in Košice that has operated for 24 years.

Feb 19 • 12:21 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

What’s Wrong and Why Are Small Bookstores Like Lexikopouleio Closing?

The Lexikopouleio bookstore in Pagkrati, Greece, is set to close on March 15, 2025, prompting a wave of nostalgic reactions and discussions about the challenges facing small independent bookstores.

Feb 19 • 11:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The man who turned arcade games into a family business

Juan Kurhelec transformed a small family workshop repairing pinball machines into Playland, a leading entertainment chain in Argentina and beyond, now boasting over 30 locations across the region.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A. Žvagulis, who opened a new pizzeria, talks about lessons from his famous father: 'He is very demanding'

Entrepreneur Ą. Žvagulis is opening a new pizzeria in Vilnius, showcasing a wood-fired oven and a variety of offerings beyond pizza, despite the challenges of the small space.

Feb 19 • 09:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Beat your enemies for ₹600! The ‘slipper’ business operates on the streets of Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, a unique practice known as 'villain hitting' allows people to pay a small fee to publicly express their frustrations against their adversaries.

Feb 19 • 09:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

AI Solutions for Companies Becoming Increasingly Important – Agent-Based Artificial Intelligence Becomes a Priority for IT Directors

A recent report reveals that while over half of organizations are implementing AI solutions, only a small percentage have adopted comprehensive data management systems.

Feb 19 • 06:35 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec hair salon ordered to pay $500 to non-binary client

A Quebec human rights tribunal has ordered a hair salon to pay $500 to a non-binary client after the salon's booking system required clients to select either male or female.

Feb 19 • 02:49 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Fewer small corner shops remain in Tartu

The number of small corner shops in Tartu has significantly decreased, with the recent closure of the last such shop in the Karlova neighborhood due to high electricity costs and declining customer purchases.

Feb 18 • 19:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Slovak Entrepreneurs Will Pay More in Contributions, While in the Czech Republic They Can Save Thousands of Euros with the Same Income

Slovak small business owners will face increased contributions starting January, which might push some to consider establishing businesses in the more tax-friendly Czech Republic.

Feb 18 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A Movistar outage leaves about 100,000 SMEs in Spain without connectivity

Movistar experienced a major outage affecting connectivity for around 100,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Spain.

Feb 18 • 09:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Did you choose the wrong tax and health insurance from your business? You can change until February 20

Individuals in Poland who have incorrectly selected their tax and health insurance options for their business can make changes until February 20.

Feb 18 • 03:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Halifax bar closes after sewage backup, but it’s unclear who will pay to fix it

A downtown Halifax bar, Rumours, is temporarily closed due to a sewage backup, causing significant financial losses for the owners.

Feb 17 • 21:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Without Messi or advertising: the university thesis that became a small business, overcame a fire, and exports snacks to the region

A university thesis project evolved into a successful small business named Nuestros Sabores, which produces non-traditional snacks and exports them to the region, despite facing numerous challenges.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From March 1st: what the federal rule says that will prevent permanent residents from accessing loans

A new federal rule will prevent permanent residents in the U.S. from accessing loans backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) starting March 1, 2026.

Feb 16 • 12:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Kenya, most people are self-employed – two entrepreneurs share their stories

This article highlights the high rate of self-employment in Kenya through the stories of two entrepreneurs.

Feb 15 • 14:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

SMEs and financial assistance: a bridge with a woman's face

The article discusses a new financial initiative aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Argentina, led by women experienced in finance and education.

Feb 14 • 14:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

'You can't get 'boiled' on Valentine's Day.' Florists and cake baker Kristaps cultivates his flower business in Rūjiena

Kristaps Mellups, a young entrepreneur from Rūjiena, Latvia, is gearing up for his first Valentine's Day at his flower shop 'Frēzija,' where he creatively prepares diverse floral arrangements amidst high demand.

Feb 14 • 05:15 UTC

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