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OPINION: French Hill puts people and service above self
The Saline Courier - Arkansas
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June 25, 2025
The longer you spend time in public service, the more you are you able to determine who is actually there to serve people above power. Congressman French Hill has a track record—through word and deed—of representing Saline County and Central...
Platform Power: The Growing Importance of Embedded Finance to SMB Success
PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts
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June 25, 2025
Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are entering a new era in which embedded finance is not just a software feature but also a fundamental requirement for growth and competitiveness. According to Worldpay’s 2025 Merchant Insider Report, 9 in...
Etihad Credit Insurance announces $47.38mln funding for SME growth
Zawya
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Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, announced the impact of its ‘Xport Xponential’ programme, which has helped raise AED 174 million in funding to support the growth of SMEs, during the closing ceremony of the...
ICE raids empty South L.A. businesses as fear drives customers away: The Hutchinson Repo
Wave Newspapers - California
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June 25, 2025
On June 18, I stood in the parking lot of a popular swap meet and shopper’s mall in South L.A. Normally, the parking lot would be packed with cars, shoppers and employees coming and going in a steady stream through the multiple entrances. That...
Visa shortlists 50 towns across the UK for a chance to win £20,000 for a community initiative
London Post
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June 25, 2025
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, in collaboration with the British Retail Consortium (BRC), is thrilled to reveal the shortlist for the third edition of Let’s Celebrate Towns – a nationwide initiative designed to recognise towns building...
African leaders to US: ‘We’re not seeking aid’ … demands equal partnership
New Era
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LUANDA – Africa’s top leaders delivered a united and uncompromising message to the United States (US) on Monday. They said the era of donor dependency is over and the future must be built on mutual respect, investment and co-created prosperity....
Supermom’s Frozen Yogurt uses flowers to bring in new customers
The Ceres Courier - California
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June 25, 2025
Supermom’s Frozen Yogurt & More hosted a two-hour floral design session Thursday evening as part of its innovative “Mom’s Social Club” program to attract more business. Kyndall Borden, wife of co-owner George Borden, hosted the “Friends & Floral”...
John Curley Show sparks rapid community response to Lake City's homeless problem
KIRO Newsradio - Washington State
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June 25, 2025
A Lake City business owner claimed on “The John Curley Show” last week that the neighborhood had struggled since hosting a local homeless population, with the spillover in crime largely affecting the local businesses. Business owner Linda Pruitt’s...
Cameroon’s SME Bank to Finance Local Milk and Fish Producers to Cut Imports
Business in Cameroon
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June 25, 2025
• (Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s SME Bank to boost financing for dairy and fish value chains • Plan targets $1.1 billion to cut food imports between 2024 and 2026 • Milk and fish imports weigh heavily on Cameroon’s trade deficit Cameroon’s...
Post From Community: HYFIN and 37 Oaks Empower Black Entrepreneurs – Second Annual E-Commerce Summit is July 12 at ThriveOn King
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service - Wisconsin
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June 25, 2025
Editor’s note: Post From Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented event you feel our readers would be interested in, please submit here. By Chronda Higgins HYFIN’s second annual...
Rama Telecom IPO Day 1: Latest GMP, subscription status, listing date & other details about SME IPO
Mint
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June 25, 2025
Rama Telecom IPO in focus today: The IPO of Rama Telecom, which opened for bidding on Wednesday, June 25, saw a healthy investor interest, with the issue being subscribed only 0.41 times as of 04:00 p.m., according to exchange data. The retail...
Unlocking the £470 billion fast lane: Why small businesses are the engine of the UK’s economic comeback
LondonlovesBusiness
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June 25, 2025
Smaller businesses are the engines of the UK economy but right now, too many are stuck in first gear. Right now, 36% of small businesses are growing—an encouraging sign, up from 21% in July 2024—but most small firms are ready to put their foot on...
IDFC FIRST Bank Introduces UPI Services for NRI Customers Across 12 Countries
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 25, 2025
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India IDFC FIRST Bank today announced that Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers of the bank can now make UPI payments using their international mobile numbers. NRIs can now make real-time UPI payments from...
IndusInd Bank Honoured for Outstanding Performance in Digital Payments by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 25, 2025
• The award was presented at the Digital Payments Awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on June 18, 2025, and graced by Hon'ble Union Minister of Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman among other dignitaries MUMBAI, India, June 23, 2025...
Outstanding water bill balance in Town of Firestone raises looming concern of services being cut
Denver 7 - Colorado
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June 25, 2025
FIRESTONE, Colo. — A water bill dispute in the Town of Firestone has residents reaching out to Denver7 with concerns their water could get shut off. It comes down to separate interpretations of an agreement between town leaders and the Central...
Tax and Customs Services of Kyrgyzstan launch automated data exchange
24.kg
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June 25, 2025
11:11, 25 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA 11:11, 25 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA The Tax Service, together with the Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan, has implemented an automated...
Becoming a Better Small Business Leader: Essential Strategies for Success
Small Business Trends
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June 25, 2025
In today’s fast-paced business world, effective leadership can make or break your small business. As a leader, you’re not just managing tasks; you’re inspiring your team and driving your vision forward. Whether you’re just starting out or looking...
New Facebook Tools Streamline Video Creation for Small Businesses
Small Business Trends
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June 24, 2025
Facebook is revolutionizing video content sharing by transitioning all video uploads to reels, a change that could significantly benefit small businesses. With this overhaul, Facebook aims to streamline the video creation process, allowing...
Singapore-Led Professional Services Centre Opens in Shanghai to Strengthen Cross-Border Business Collaboration
The Slovenia Times
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June 25, 2025
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 June 2025 - Six trade associations and professional membership bodies have come together under a unified collaboration, known as the Alliance, to officially launch the full-scale Professional Services (PS)...
SME South Africa Hosts Inaugural Funding Summit
Media Update
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June 25, 2025
SME South Africa's first annual Funding Summit has taken place on Thursday, 12 June at The Empire Conference and Events Venue. The event brought together more than 400 delegates, including small business owners, funders and thought leaders from...