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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
🇬🇧 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
🇧🇷 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
🇰🇷 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
🇪🇨 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
🇬🇷 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
🇮🇳 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
🇰🇷 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
🇬🇧 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
🇰🇷 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
🇸🇰 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
🇨🇦 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
🇵🇱 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
🇱🇻 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Suspension of activities in benefit plants 'hits' small businesses in El Oro that rely on daily mining movement

The suspension of mining activities in El Oro has severely affected small businesses dependent on the local economy.

Feb 13 • 15:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Floristry: Cheap Boom in the Flower Business: How a Traditional Business is Holding Up

A traditional flower shop in Munich is navigating the challenges posed by the rising prevalence of discounted floral arrangements.

Feb 13 • 12:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: the CPME publishes 91 proposals and asks candidates to 'adopt the SME reflex'

The CPME urges candidates for the 2026 municipal elections in France to adopt an 'SME reflex' and supports this with 91 proposals aimed at enhancing local economic development.

Feb 13 • 08:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ex-Obama aide David Axelrod faces mockery for criticizing Obamacare premium increases

David Axelrod, a former aide to President Obama, faced backlash for his comments on rising Obamacare premiums affecting small businesses.

Feb 12 • 15:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Received 'help' from health inspection to choose herself

A yoga studio in Reykjavik, Móar, is closing down after being forced to halt operations by health inspection authorities due to rental space type issues.

Feb 12 • 12:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania's e-commerce ecosystem strengthens: technology leaders unite for the benefit of local business

Lithuanian small and medium enterprises are increasingly joining large e-commerce platforms to enhance their visibility and compete effectively in the market.

Feb 12 • 08:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

SBA Chairman: Self-employed should participate in discussions on early morning delivery by large supermarkets

The chairman of the Small Business Corporation expressed concerns about the rapid legislative changes allowing early morning deliveries by large supermarkets, highlighting potential negative impacts on self-employed individuals.

Feb 11 • 07:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vendor goes viral on social media showing the production and sale of pies in Goiânia

A street vendor named Vitor Hugo Martins has gained popularity on social media by showcasing his homemade pie production and sales in Goiânia, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 21:47 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Neither fast food nor ‘take-away’: war on the globalized city center

Spanish municipalities, including Palafrugell, are initiating measures to protect small businesses and traditional restaurants from the encroachment of fast-food chains and take-away outlets.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sebrae celebrates 35 years strengthening small businesses in Acre

Sebrae marks its 35th anniversary in Acre as a key ally for small businesses that make up a significant portion of the region's economy.

Feb 9 • 16:27 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
🇨🇿 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Small Business Management Stabilization Voucher Application Begins

The Korea Small Business Development Agency has announced that applications for the 'Small Business Management Stabilization Voucher' will start on February 9, providing financial support to small businesses with annual sales below 100 million won.

Feb 9 • 08:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Questions from Akhilesh to the government regarding MSME

Akhilesh Yadav raises questions about the government's policies related to MSMEs.

Feb 9 • 05:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria's Tax Reform May Strain Financial Inclusion Gains

A Nigerian furniture maker expresses concern over new tax laws potentially affecting the payment process for his contract work.

Feb 9 • 05:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new US rule that will prevent migrants from applying for business loans starting March 1

Starting March 1, 2026, migrants in the United States will be barred from applying for business loans due to a new federal rule limiting this benefit to U.S. citizens.

Feb 8 • 22:03 UTC

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