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Banking Access: A new hub in Stokesley, England, is bringing cash services back for residents and small businesses after the town lost its last bank branch. Growth Finance: India extended its Mudra loan guarantee scheme to 2031, with a ₹5,000 crore fund intended to support up to ₹12.6 lakh crore in loans; South African lender Yoco also secured $100 million to expand small-business lending. Digital Tools: HSBC UK and Stripe launched Tap to Pay for small businesses, while a university-private sector partnership rolled out a free cybersecurity tool. New Markets: Kenya and the African Sports and Creative Institute plan an accelerator and investment facility for local sports businesses ahead of AFCON 2027. Business Risks: Canadian manufacturers say tariff uncertainty is costing them U.S. customers even when their products face no duties. Disaster Recovery: Flooding in western North Carolina has wiped out businesses, with owners in McCaysville beginning cleanup and trying to start over.

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3 hours ago

Small business owners call for 'common sense' after Lancashire council slams them with another cost

Lancs Live |

Owner: Reach PLC info about owner

Lancs Live

Neutral

Owned By	Reach PLC (M&G Investment Management Ltd. & Aberforth Partners LLP 2 Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	2019
Website	https://www.lancs.live/
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Preston
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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2 hours ago

Local business owners face staffing and pricing struggles as diner patterns shift

WHIO TV - Ohio |

Owner: Apollo Global Management info about owner

WHIO TV - Ohio

Pending

Owned By	Apollo Global Management (Vanguard Group, Largest Shareholder) through Cox Media Group
Year Founded	1949
Website	www.whio.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Ohio, Dayton
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

'Independent businesses bring personality, creativity and something unique to our high streets and I’d love to become part of that in Derbyshire' says Chesterfield based fashion designer

Derbyshire Times |

Owner: Malcolm Denmark info about owner

Derbyshire Times

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Owned By	Malcolm Denmark through Media Concierge Holding & Iconic Media Group Ltd
Year Founded	1854
Website	https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Chesterfield
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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an hour ago

El Salvador’s Small Business Boost Yields $5.34 Return per Dollar with Korean Support.

El Salvador in English |

Owner: Non-transparent info about owner

El Salvador in English

Indeterminate

Owned By	Non-transparent
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	elsalvadorinenglish.com
Domain Registration Year	2021
Access Type	open
Publication Location	El Salvador,

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3 hours ago

Senate resolution recognizes National Veterans Small Business Week in November 2026

Sioux City Times - Iowa |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Sioux City Times - Iowa

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2019
Website	https://siouxcitytimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Sioux City
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Hennepin County Launches Rewards Program to Support Small Businesses

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine - Minnesota |

Owner: Vance Opperman info about owner

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

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Owned By	Vance Opperman through Key Enterprise LLC & MSP Communications
Year Founded	1972
Website	https://mspmag.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Owner Country	United States

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Cerritos Honors Volunteers, Gahr High School Athletes, and Local Businesses

Los Cerritos Community Newspaper - California |

Owner: Brian Hews info about owner

Los Cerritos Community Newspaper - California

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Owned By	Brian Hews through Hews Media Group
Year Founded	2001
Website	www.loscerritosnews.net
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Cerritos
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Adobe Launches Marketing Toolkit for Small Businesses

Small Business Trends |

Owner: Leland McFarland info about owner

Small Business Trends

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Owned By	Leland McFarland through Small Business Trends LLC
Year Founded	2003
Website	smallbiztrends.com
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Naples
Owner Country	United States

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