Research suggests that women enterprises in Tanzania are shy to take up business loans.
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Women-owned small business in Tanzania stay away from formal loans because of their negative beliefs about loans.
A variety of personal reasons motivate people to run a small business.
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Most owners of small businesses reconcile competing work and life demands in an ad hoc way.
Small business owners provide a service by offering goods not found elsewhere and employing local community members. Here, a sari shop window in Toronto’s ‘India Bazaar.’
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We may celebrate the contributions of newcomers of the past; however, we make the integration process difficult. Some immigrants turn to business to fill the gaps for themselves and their community.
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The results of a recent study indicate that it’s never too late to get a crowdfunding campaign on a successful track – provided creators can get a surge in pledges rolling
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From car mechanics to coffee shops, the railway arches have long provided refuge from inner city rent hikes for small businesses.
It’s quiet – too quiet.
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Across the US and the UK, major brick and mortar retailers are battling the effects of e-commerce – and town centres could be the next casualties.
A Fairfax/ATO investigation suggests the tax office has broken the trust of taxpayers.
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A Four Corners/Fairfax investigation shows the need for an advisory board to make sure that tax officers are accountable as part of the Taxpayers’ charter.
South Africa needs to harness the small business sector to jump-start its economy.
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Trapped in low growth trajectory, South Africa needs to boost small business development.
South Africa needs review policies meant to support people living with disabilities to give them a better deal.
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A new study reveals the challenges faced by people living with disabilities who want to open their own businesses.
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive James Pearson, speaking on Q&A.
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On Q&A, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive James Pearson said almost 60% of small business owners in Australia are paid $50,000 or less. Is that right?
Dairy cows at a family farm in Chilliwack, B.C. Sylvain Charlebois, a noted academic on food policy issues, says the federal government’s proposed tax reforms will hurt family farms.
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Family farms, restaurants, other food businesses and the rural economy will suffer under federal tax proposals for small businesses,
Most coworking spaces target small-business workers who tend to be in professional services and technical or knowledge-based work.
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Rather than just catering to one stereotype of worker, people who use coworking spaces actually come from different backgrounds, professions and ages.
SMEs are crucial to the UK’s economic well-being.
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SMEs make up 99.9% of all businesses in the UK – boosting their productivity could add billions to the post-Brexit economy.
The fight over penalty rates is an issue made for Bill Shorten’s skill set.
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For Bill Shorten, cuts to Sunday penalty rates could become a pale version of WorkChoices.
Independent beer producers more than doubled in number between 2004 and 2009.
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Micro-brewers are increasing in Australia, which is surprising given the unfair excises and rebates they face.
Australia’s cybersecurity strategy needs some work.
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The Australian government’s cybersecurity report card is out and the results are worrying.
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Smaller companies are failing to move quickly into overseas sales. It may be time for government to put its money where its mouth is.
Small outfits need cyberprotection too.
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Nearly half of cybercriminals target small businesses. An expert explains how sole proprietors and entrepreneurs can boost cybersecurity without breaking the bank.
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A significant portion of small business failures are caused by branding mistakes and owners who don’t understand the importance of branding. Here are the common mistakes.
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Uproar from businesses in the South East disguises a complex picture with the financial crisis at its heart.