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European Bank set to have it’s Africa headquarters in Nairobi
TV47
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June 30, 2025
President William Ruto and the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Odile Renaud-Basso, have held talks on setting up the bank’s African continental office in Nairobi, Kenya. President William Ruto welcomed...
Crypto gains foothold in Bolivia as small businesses seek currency alternatives
Channel News Asia
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June 26, 2025
COCHABAMBA, Bolivia :In the busy shopping district of the Bolivian city of Cochabamba, ATMs let shoppers swap coins for cryptocurrency, beauty salons offer cut-price deals if you pay in Bitcoin, and people use Binance accounts to buy fried...
Phoenix toy store owner calls on congressman to see how policies are impacting small businesses
KOLD News 13 - Arizona
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June 26, 2025
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A toy shop owner in Phoenix is using a letter of congratulations from an Arizona Congressman to spark a bigger conversation about politics. Instead of calling him out, she called him in to see how legislation affects small...
South Africa faces potential export challenges with EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism
IOL
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Banele Ginindza|Published 25 minutes ago 3min Banele Ginidza As the European Commission (EC) gears up to launch plans for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in early 2026, South African industries are left contemplating the potential...
Why Xero Acquired Melio: Supercharging Small Business Payments
Forbes
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POLAND - 2025/01/09: In this photo illustration, the Xero company logo is seen displayed on a ... More smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Piotr Swat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images...
New initiative will 'help small businesses unlock the financial benefits of sustainability'
Bristol Post
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June 25, 2025
12:44, 25 Jun 2025Updated 12:45, 25 Jun 2025 A new programme designed to help small businesses unlock the financial benefits of sustainability has been announced by Small Business Britain, in partnership with BT. The Green Growth Programme is a...
Meta Challenges EU Commission’s Decision Over Ad-Free Service Compliance
Small Business Trends
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July 3, 2025
In a significant development that could impact small businesses across Europe, the European Commission’s recent decision regarding Meta’s advertising model has ignited a debate surrounding compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In a press...
Smart Planning with AI: How Small Businesses and Hotel Owners Can Win
Programming Insider
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June 25, 2025
In today’s busy world, planning well is very important. Many small teams and hotels work on many things at once. They need tools that help them manage tasks better. AI planners do this and help people save time and avoid mistakes. One good tool is...
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain
The National News
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Liverpool striker Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain. According to reports in the country, he was in a Lamborghini with his brother Andre, also a professional footballer, when it veered off the road near the town of Zamora, north-western...
DIY shop wins Britain’s Best Small Business Name competition, beating Balti Towers and The NoBody Inn
Retail Times
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June 24, 2025
Small business insurance provider Simply Business today announced that Dae It Yersel, a family-owned business in Dunoon, Scotland, has been named as winner of their Britain’s Best Small Business Name 2025 Competition. The competition, which...
Regulatory uncertainty risks pushing Israeli AI startups away from Europe
CTech
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July 3, 2025
A new letter drafted and distributed online has suggested that dozens of Europe’s leading startups and investors are calling for the European Union to pause the rollout of its AI Act, designed to curb the innovation efforts surrounding artificial...
Orus Raises $29 Million to Expand Small Business Insurance Platform
PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts
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June 24, 2025
Paris-based digital insurer Orus raised 25 million euros (about $29 million) in a Series B funding round to fuel the planned pan-European expansion of its digital platform offering tailored insurance for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs)....
AI Is Transforming Retail. Here’s How Small Businesses Can Benefit.
Forbes
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AI is transforming the retail industry but can offer many benefits for small businessesgetty From changing the way customers search for products to sparking debates on the growing use of AI in high-profile advertising campaigns, the impact of AI...
UK plan to cut energy bills for industrial firms threatens to leave small businesses out in the cold
The Conversation
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June 24, 2025
The UK government aims to cut energy bills for large businesses by up to a quarter over four years, thanks to a £2 billion investment within its new industrial strategy. The aim is to make British manufacturers of steel, cars, chemicals, glass and...
Best Credit Card Terminals for Small Businesses
South Africa Today
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June 23, 2025
In today’s fast-paced market, small businesses must adapt to stay competitive. Accepting credit card payments is no longer a luxury but a necessity for businesses looking to thrive. Credit card payments offer customers the convenience they expect...
EU, Germany Boost Kano Power Supply With New Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Daily Independent
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June 19, 2025
1 LAGOS – The European Union (EU), in partnership with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has launched two Energy Efficiency Networks (EEN) in Kano State. The initiatives seek to support Kano State,...
Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces Legislation Declaring U.S. Businesses Independent from EU Regulations
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at declaring U.S. companies independent from burdensome foreign regulations, particularly targeting the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets...
Fitzgerald introduces bills against EU regulatory impact on US businesses
Waukesha Times - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
Scott Lawrence Fitzgerald, U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's 5th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshotScott Lawrence Fitzgerald, U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's 5th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot...
Italy can be gateway to EU for PH goods
The Manila Times
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June 27, 2025
ITALY can be a gateway for Philippine products to the European Union, an official of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ICCPI) told a business forum on Thursday. Speaking at The Manila Times Economic Forum on “Rapidly Growing the...
Visa, Mastercard face fresh fee pressure; EU probes Wordline
American Banker - New York
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July 2, 2025
Merchants scored a small victory in the long legal battles involving card payment fees as a U.K. agency ruled Visa and Mastercard fees violate European competition laws. The Competition Appeal Tribunal, which hears antitrust cases, issued the...