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Empowering Indonesia’s 60 million MSMEs: Kadin partners with Google
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia) has partnered with Google Indonesia to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in driving digital growth nationwide The collaboration was marked by...

Ageas Federal Life announces SME Bancassurance partnership with CSB Bank
Ageas Federal Life announces SME Bancassurance partnership with CSB Bank (Representative Image)Ageas Federal Life Insurance announced on Wednesday that it has formed an SME Bancassurance Partnership with CSB Bank. Under the collaboration,...

Pays Plat First Nation and Hydro One Forge 50-Year Infrastructure Partnership
Pays Plat First Nation and Hydro One Networks (HONI) have finalized a series of new agreements covering transmission and distribution infrastructure on reserve and on proposed addition-to-reserve (ATR) lands as the community expands, after three...

How community benefits agreements can reduce project delivery risk
Sameera Fazili, Pronita Gupta and Doug Bloch run the Ramp Up initiative, which helps companies, labor unions and community groups develop community benefits agreements. Local opposition can make or break the best business plan. In June 2024,...

The CEO of corporate credit card unicorn Ramp says the company’s counterintuitive secret to success is helping customers spend less
On this episode of Fortune’s Leadership Next podcast, Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell talks with Eric Glyman, the CEO of Ramp. They discuss how the company reached a billion-dollar valuation faster than any other New York company; whether AI...

Wio Bank and TAMM Partner to Simplify SME Banking in Abu Dhabi
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox Wio Bank PJSC has signed a MoU with TAMM, Abu Dhabi’s unified government services platform, to simplify business banking for entrepreneurs and SMEs across the...

County zoning proposal sparks outcry among equine community
Horse owners, ranchers and agricultural advocates are sounding the alarm over proposed zoning amendments they say could force hundreds or more horses out of Santa Clara County and devastate an industry woven into the region’s rural heritage. The...

Local organizations join to form small business cooperative
The Higher Education Council, Corry Area Chamber of Commerce and Impact Corry announced on Monday the launching of a joint initiative called the Corry Comprehensive Small Business Cooperative (CCSBC). The program represents a partnership between...

Bahrain and MonetaGo eye SME finance boost through counter-fraud project
MonetaGo has signed an agreement with Bahrain Fintech Bay to develop a trade finance registry in the Kingdom, in a bid to reduce the risk of invoice fraud and grow access to finance. The registry will enable Bahraini banks to validate invoices in...

How online reviews can help small businesses
Since the dawn of the twenty-first century, much has changed about the way businesses and consumers interact with one another. The Internet has had a lot to do with that shift, and it continues to inform and affect consumer decisions every day....

Advent Partners acquires majority stake in efex
efex, one of Australia’s leading providers of managed IT services, has secured its next phase of growth with Advent Partners efex Founder Nick Sheehan will remain CEO under the new model, with Advent supporting the business to expand its regional...

How Mail Forwarding Services Support Small Business Growth
Running a small business involves juggling multiple responsibilities, including customer service, marketing, logistics, and administration, among others. Yet, one area that often goes unnoticed is managing mail efficiently. For many small and...
Indian SMB e-tailers don’t face a demand gap in Europe; they face an execution gap: Gaurav Shishodia Payoneer India VP
“Indian SMB e-tailers don’t face a demand gap in Europe; they face an execution gap. Online buying is pervasive 77% of EU internet users purchased online in 2024 so wins come from removing everyday frictions: price in EUR/GBP, show a clear landed...

Barnett brings color, connection to Chilton community
Published 11:02 am Wednesday, October 15, 2025 From Central Alabama Arts Alliance The Central Alabama Arts Alliance is thrilled to highlight artist Amy Barnett of Outside the Lines — a local artist whose work continues to bring joy, connection and...

Opinion: Small Business either pay to play or stop at 10 pm says new noise ordinance
Community Voices Les Amis New Years 2024 The recent noise ordinance proposed by the Fullerton City Council raises serious concerns for the local small business community. By imposing a strict cut-off for outdoor entertainment at 10 pm, the council...

16-year-old MCHS student plans mobile welding service for local farmers
The student debt crisis has pushed many families to rethink the traditional college path. Madison County High School senior Gavin Heath never had to rethink it. He's already on a different track entirely, building welding skills and business...

Proposed credit card mandates would harm Maine’s small businesses | Opinion
Mary Allen Lindemann is the owner of Coffee By Design in Portland. Running a coffeehouse may look simple from the outside, but anyone who has stood behind the counter knows how complex it really is. At Coffee By Design, we’re not just making...
Professional Services and Development Framework
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Elumelu Urges Shift for National Good, Says Africa Must Become Partner, Not Charity
October 14, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s foremost banker and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has said Africa’s sustainable development will only come from investment and shared prosperity, not dependency on foreign aid. Elumelu, who chairs Heirs Holdings...

Amy was furious over an 'influencer' customer's cruel act against her business. She's now uncovered explosive new details about them
A business owner has blasted a shameless 'influencer' customer for exploiting a loophole to score a free item - leaving her $360 out of pocket. Amy Bradley, the co-founder behind Sydney jewellery brand Luna Rae, said she found out the customer had...