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Capitol Lunch celebrates nearly 100 years of hot dog history in New Britain
On National Hot Dog Day in New Britain, Capitol Lunch - a restaurant known for its iconic hot dogs - celebrated nearly a century of serving customers. NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Located at 510 Main St. in New Britain, the Capitol Lunch restaurant is...

Canadian small businesses underestimate cyber risk, study finds
iStock.com/svetikd Canadian small businesses may be underestimating their level of cyber risk, finds new data from Coalition. Seventy-seven percent believe they’re too small to be attractive targets for threat actors and therefore not at risk for...

Small business owners in Bulgaria brace for switch from lev to euro in 2026
By Jerry Fisayo-Bambi & Euronews Bulgaria Published on 16/07/2025 - 7:56 GMT+2•Updated 10:38 Small business owners in Bulgaria are facing the upcoming currency change from the lev to the euro with concern, as many fear this might be...

Malik Tayyab: 21-Year-Old Self-Taught Digital Marketing Prodigy Transforms Small Business Growth
Malik Tayyab (born 5 September 2003, in Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan) is a young and dynamic Pakistani entrepreneur, artist, singer, and actor. Known for his exceptional skills in digital marketing and SEO, he began his journey in the tech world at a...

Kashmir's Small Businesses Brace For Global Expansion: The Role Of Legal Transparency And LEI Registration
(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Introduction In the heart of the Himalayas – where snow-capped peaks kiss the sky, a quieter revolution is underway. The small businesses in Kashmir are long known for their artistry and tradition are now emerging as a...

Germany’s climate action path faces policy and reforms challenge
‘While there have been some advancements, sectors like steel and chemicals have not moved quickly enough toward low-carbon solutions like green steel,’ says Bill Hare, CEO and senior scientist at the Berlin-based Climate Analytics institute ATHENS...

Growth Association ‘dishes the dirt’ on its July small business awardee
The McKee family. (Photo courtesy RBGA) For its July 2025 Small Business of the Month recipient, the RiverBend Growth Association has chosen to recognize McKee’s Land Management. Located in Godfrey, what began as a small landscaping business...

Over 1,000 jobs and $160 million for small business in economic plan - Kamikamica
Over 1,000 jobs and $160 million for small business in economic plan - Kamikamica The Government is taking bold steps to create jobs, support small businesses, reduce poverty, make it easier for ordinary Fijians to start businesses, and make...

Cyprus businesses brace as EU plans tariff fight with U.S.
The European Union is getting ready to slap tariffs on more than $100 billion worth of American goods, including planes, cars, bourbon and even medical devices, if trade talks with Donald Trump fall apart. But for now, Brussels says it’s hoping...
OPINION | Volunteer expertise to informal and small businesses
As we approach Nelson Mandela Day on Friday July 18, I am reminded of Madiba’s timeless words: “It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” Celebrated globally, Mandela Day inspires millions to dedicate 67 minutes to...

Heatwaves take toll on UK economy as small businesses feel the burn
From Herefordshire farms to high street bakeries, businesses across the UK are feeling the strain as record heat disrupts productivity, slashes sales, and increases costs. For many smaller operators, the summer sun is no longer a seasonal...

Why Indian small businesses are spurning offers to go green
The MSME Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme (MSME-GIFT) and MSME Scheme for Promotion and Investment in Circular Economy (MSME-SPICE) have barely seen any interest from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Only 629...

France is one of five EU countries to test age-verification app for sensitive online content
The European Commission seeks to protect children from risks such as grooming, harmful content, addictive behaviours, and cyberbullying Users will soon be able to prove their age when accessing restricted online content View Apart/Shutterstock...

EU commissioner plans visit to Armenia for cooperation talks
July 14, 2025 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos is planning an upcoming visit to Armenia to discuss joint initiatives in greater detail and enhance cooperation. The planned visit was revealed during Kos’s...

Who is most at risk of insider theft of national security technology
As our national innovation network becomes more and more distributed. It's not the big companies but the small businesses and universities who are most at risk. Terry Gerton July 16, 2025 9:33 pm < a min read Guest: John Doyon & Michael Crouse...
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What would a wealth tax mean for Britain? Ask Chris Blackhurst anything
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Clear delays profits as it expands into Europe and West Asia
“What we're seeing is that the global expansion opportunity for us has gone up dramatically. We're having a lot of fun going global, so we're investing again," said founder and CEO Archit Gupta. The push into Europe is being led primarily by the...
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Voices: ‘Schengen, the euro, the whole thing’: Readers say UK must fully commit to rejoining EU
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

From the backyard to Bonno – a uniquely Kiwi dog chew with global potential
It started with a fishing trip, a smoker, and a piece of Mānuka wood. A few years later, a simple stick has been transformed into an exciting natural pet product – Bonno, a uniquely Kiwi chew for dogs. But Bonno is more than just a dog chew. It’s...

From Industrial Giants To Small Businesses: Human Capital Resilience Charter Signed In Rome
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025) in Italy's Rome on July 11, 2025, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. As noted by Svyrydenko, the Human Capital Resilience Charter is...