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Affordable AI: Kenyan tech firms are pitching locally hosted, smaller AI systems to businesses that want to avoid costly infrastructure and keep sensitive data on-site. Digital Finance: A new QR-payments program in Ilocos Sur aims to make cashless transactions easier for market vendors and small firms; Egypt also approved six fintech providers, including two focused on SME lending. Working Capital: A critique of Ghana’s economic reset argues that tight monetary policy is leaving local businesses short of loans and cash, despite improving macroeconomic indicators. Operating Costs: Fairbanks VR arcade Arctic Sun is closing its storefront after nearly a decade, with its founder citing rising minimum wages and high electricity bills; the business plans to shift to mobile events.

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Oct. 16, 2026

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Small Business: Little Lato scooping up New Zealand’s gelato market

The New Zealand Herald |

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The New Zealand Herald

Neutral

Owned By	New Zealand Media & Entertainment (Spheria Asset Management, James Grenon & Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1863
Website	www.nzherald.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand

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2 hours ago

Ex-IGP Abubakar-Adamu Empowers 200 Small Business Owners In Nasarawa

Arise News |

Owner: Nduka Obaigbena info about owner

Arise News

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Owned By	Nduka Obaigbena through Arise Global Media
Year Founded	2013
Website	https://www.arise.tv/
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Nigeria, Lagos
Owner Country	Nigeria

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32 minutes ago

Scaling sustainability for small businesses

Insight on Business - Wisconsin |

Owner: Woodward Communications Employees info about owner

Insight on Business - Wisconsin

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Owned By	Woodward Communications Employees
Year Founded	2007
Website	www.insightonbusiness.com
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Wisconsin, Appleton
Owner Country	United States

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10 hours ago

Small business owners are doing OK – but will that help Trump overcome his low approval ratings?

The Guardian |

Owner: The Scott Trust info about owner

The Guardian

Center-left

Owned By	The Scott Trust through Guardian Media Group
Year Founded	1959
Website	theguardian.com
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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9 hours ago

Skill games impact small business owners

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Owner: Hearst Family info about owner

WTAE 4 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1958
Website	www.wtae.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Owner Country	United States

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9 hours ago

Yaneek Page | NaRRA’s reconstruction boom must strengthen communities and small businesses too

The Jamaica Gleaner |

Owner: RJRGLEANER Communications Group info about owner

The Gleaner

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Owned By	RJRGLEANER Communications Group (Joseph M. Matalon Chairman, Anthony Smith CEO) through The Gleaner Company Ltd
Year Founded	1834
Website	www.jamaica-gleaner.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Jamaica, Kingston
Owner Country	Jamaica

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10 hours ago

One in three small business owners are on the breadline and have to work a second job

Daily Star |

Owner: Reach PLC info about owner

Daily Star

Indeterminate

Owned By	Reach PLC (M&G Investment Management Ltd. & Aberforth Partners LLP 2 Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://www.dailystar.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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11 hours ago

Pubs and salons among small businesses Healey’s budget will help

The Times |

Owner: Murdoch Family info about owner

The Times

Center-right

Owned By	Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust, News Corp & News UK & Ireland Ltd
Year Founded	1785
Website	https://www.thetimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	Australia

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