SME News
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2021-08-31
SMEs in construction & manufacturing express optimism about future business growth according to a Mastercard report
A Mastercard Middle East and Africa (MEA) SME Confidence Index has revealed that 74% of SMEs in construction and manufacturing are optimistic about the next 1 year. 76% projected revenues that will either grow or hold steady, while half (50%) are pro...
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2021-08-31
PM directs to finalize new SME policy to provide incentives, facilities to small business owners
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to finalize the new SME policy to provide incentives and facilities to small business owners under the government’s Ease of Business Policy. He was chairing a review meeting on pr...
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2021-08-31
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz funds free online educational platform for small businesses
Former Starbucks CEO (SBUX) Howard Schultz is funding a free online learning platform to help small businesses accelerate their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. "America's future rests on our entrepreneurial fire. But in recent years,...
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2021-08-31
As gamedays return, Evanston’s small businesses see signs of hope and revitalization
For as long as anyone can remember, Mustard’s Last Stand — the quaint, red and yellow hot dog shack that sits just a block away from Ryan Field — has been a staple of North Evanston eateries and Northwestern football gamedays. No...
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2021-08-26
Pandemic hangover could last a year for struggling small businesses
Just a quarter (26%) of small businesses believe that revenue will increase over the next 12 months, down from 31% when WorkLife last undertook the study in March 2021. Meanwhile almost half (49%) of small businesses expect income will reduce, compar...