SME News
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2021-08-15
Small biz mood darkens amid 'roller coaster' of Delta variant, hiring 'struggle'
As entrepreneurs navigate the changed economic landscape of the COVID-19 era, small U.S. businesses are increasingly pessimistic about the recovery — and are still scrambling to fill open jobs in a way that’s impacting...
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2021-08-15
Businesses call for more financial support after being hit hard by the pandemic
There are growing calls to help businesses still slipping through the cracks of government support during the pandemic. Some small companies are warning that they'll be unable to continue without further financial aid. Kyle Donnelly runs...
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2021-08-13
US$11m alloted to SMEs at auction
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Wednesday allotted US$10,7 million to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on the forex auction, the first time it has disbursed such an amount to the sector in a single session. Results of this week’s fo...
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2021-08-12
Singapore raises 2021 GDP estimate, expansion at 6% to 7%
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy is set to expand at a faster clip than the government previously expected as the city state shakes off an uptick in virus cases and looks to reopen more sectors through year end. Singapore revised its forecast ...
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2021-08-12
Regional governments must support SME growth: DPR deputy speaker
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Rachmat Gobel has urged regional governments to support the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). MSMEs must become the drivers of regional economie...