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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This group of people has 1.3 billion euros unpaid in taxes - Tax Authority: Insufficient understanding

In Finland, there is a significant rise in unpaid taxes among small entrepreneurs, now totaling 1.3 billion euros, attributed to a lack of knowledge and poor financial management.

Mar 19 • 06:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tax Administration Concerned About Small Entrepreneurs' Tax Debt

The Finnish Tax Administration is worried about the substantial tax debt among small entrepreneurs, which accounted for a significant share of the total tax debt in Finland.

Mar 19 • 06:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Turkish Mafia in Berlin: 'They shot in my direction'

Turkish small business owners in Berlin are increasingly threatened by mafia groups demanding protection money, with reports of shootings targeting defiant entrepreneurs.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VMI: About 7 thousand small entrepreneurs may not have implemented smart cash register systems

Around 7,000 small entrepreneurs in Lithuania have yet to adopt updated smart cash register systems as required by new regulations.

Mar 16 • 06:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

45% of micro-entrepreneurs consider becoming micro or small businesses, says Sebrae

Almost half of Brazil's individual micro-entrepreneurs are considering transitioning to the status of micro or small businesses according to a survey by Sebrae and FGV.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Venstre wants to give entrepreneurs a particularly low corporate tax

The Danish political party Venstre proposes a significantly lower corporate tax rate for entrepreneurs and small businesses amidst tensions with the Social Democrats over a wealth tax proposal.

Mar 11 • 00:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Voice of Entrepreneurs Calls for Urgent Measures for Small Entrepreneurs Due to Rising Energy Prices

The Voice of Entrepreneurs association in Croatia is urging immediate governmental action to assist small businesses facing steep energy cost increases.

Mar 10 • 18:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

When the Sign is in a Woman's Name: Stories of Resilience Written on the Doors of the 'Women's Market' in Aden

The story highlights the resilience of women entrepreneurs in Aden, focusing on the experience of Jamila Obeid, who runs a small perfume stall in a new women's market amidst economic struggles.

Mar 7 • 06:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will small businesses pay for digitization themselves? The Ministry of Finance will not help

Small businesses in Poland will be required to transition to electronic accounting by next year without assistance from the Ministry of Finance, raising concerns about the challenges older entrepreneurs may face.

Mar 6 • 03:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘It’s discrimination’: US Small Business Administration cuts off loans to immigrant entrepreneurs

The US Small Business Administration has for the first time excluded lawful permanent residents from eligibility for its loan programs, igniting backlash among immigrant entrepreneurs.

Mar 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Tomáš wants to abolish micro-contributions for small entrepreneurs, Danko is also advocating for licenses

Slovak Minister Erik Tomáš proposes the abolition of a micro-contribution for small entrepreneurs earning up to €3,000 annually, while Andrej Danko presents the idea of annual tax licenses for freelancers.

Mar 3 • 16:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Boom of Small Communities: When the Most Popular Business Form Can Lead to Financial Troubles?

The article discusses how the small community business model in Lithuania is popular for its organizational flexibility but can also lead to financial mismanagement if not understood properly by entrepreneurs.

Mar 2 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco do Povo of Presidente Prudente leads loan ranking in the state of São Paulo

Banco do Povo Paulista in Presidente Prudente has become the top lender in the state of São Paulo, providing R$ 8.8 million in loans primarily to small entrepreneurs in 2025.

Mar 1 • 21:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Survey: Many Finnish Small Businesses are in Economic Difficulties

A recent survey reveals that many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Finland are experiencing economic difficulties as their confidence wavers.

Feb 28 • 05:36 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão Carnival Generates Income for Beneficiaries of Mais Renda and Minha Renda

The Maranhão Carnival 2026 not only provided joy but also generated income for hundreds of local informal vendors through state support programs for small entrepreneurs.

Feb 26 • 19:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Great’ small entrepreneurs who reinvest, innovate, suffer, and compete

The article discusses the recognition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Spain for their resilience and significant contributions to the economy during the National SME Award 2025 event.

Feb 25 • 11:19 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
🇨🇿 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
🇸🇰 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
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The King encourages entrepreneurs after the attacks by Sánchez and Yolanda Díaz: "We must support you with a stable environment, clear rules, and collaboration"

King Felipe VI praised the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at an awards ceremony, urging support for them in the face of recent criticism from government officials.

Feb 19 • 11:45 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG unveils GROW Fund for 6,122 youth entrepreneurs

The Nigerian government launched the GROW Fund to provide financing for over 6,000 young entrepreneurs as a solution to their funding challenges.

Feb 18 • 00:55 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Too Small Spaces, Lack of Information, S-Group Dominates – Entrepreneurs Gloomy Over Lappeenranta's New Market Hall

Entrepreneurs at the Lappeenranta market hall express uncertainty about continuing in the new market hall planned by Eekoo due to concerns over rental costs and space size.

Feb 14 • 08:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free consulting services for small businesses are being offered at the new Sebrae headquarters in Teófilo Otoni

New consulting services for small businesses have been launched at the Sebrae headquarters in Teófilo Otoni, offering entrepreneurs guidance on business management and improvements.

Feb 10 • 13:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Entrepreneur Village: AGE opens 36 spots for Carnival edition in Petrolina

The Municipal Entrepreneurship Agency (AGE) in Petrolina has opened 36 spots for local entrepreneurs to participate in the Entrepreneur Village during the Carnival event, aiming to support small businesses and boost income generation.

Feb 9 • 12:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

If a small entrepreneur refuses EET, they will be able to choose an alternative option

Small entrepreneurs in Czechia can choose between paying a flat tax or adhering to the electronic registration of sales (EET) starting next year.

Feb 9 • 11:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Small entrepreneurs will be able to choose between a flat tax and EET, said Okamura

Czech small entrepreneurs may have the option to opt for a flat tax instead of the electronic evidence of sales (EET) system, according to Tomio Okamura.

Feb 9 • 10:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

EET may not apply to small entrepreneurs, they will have a choice

Small entrepreneurs in Czechia may opt out of the EET reporting requirement, allowing them more flexibility in their business practices.

Feb 9 • 10:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Entrepreneurs from Latin America will be able to register their brands in a digital tool

Mercado Libre has launched IP Booster, a digital initiative aimed at simplifying brand registration for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Latin America to enhance digital commerce.

Feb 6 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bad news for immigrant entrepreneurs: The U.S. will exclude them from official loans, even with a Green Card

New regulations will restrict federal loans to businesses solely owned by U.S. residents amid heightened immigration measures under the Trump administration.

Feb 4 • 16:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

You Exceed the Sales Limit by One Zloty, You Lose the Exemption from KSeF

The article discusses the stages of implementing the KSeF obligation for entrepreneurs, the exemption criteria for small companies in 2026, and the potential impacts of surpassing the sales limit.

Jan 14 • 03:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Barbour, Baracuta, and Interior Furnishings. For us, it is always Wp Lavori in Corso

Cristina Calori has built a small empire with a charming personality, illustrating the difference between mere takers and true entrepreneurs.

Jan 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

We need healthy public finances even in times of threats and conflicts, says Å uster from the budget council

Martin Å uster from Slovakia's Budget Responsibility Council warns that household incomes will decrease, especially impacting small entrepreneurs and high-earning experts, while national debt continues to rise despite three consolidation packages.

Jan 9 • 18:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Entrepreneur's Essentials: Minimum Wage and Contributions * Unregistered Business Activities and Small ZUS Plus * PKPir * Coffee Maker in Expenses * JPK VAT * Product Safety

The article discusses essential topics for entrepreneurs in Poland, including minimum wage, contributions, unregistered business activities, and tax obligations.

Jan 4 • 19:59 UTC

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