A persistent scarcity of US dollars in Venezuela is compelling small businesses to increase prices and increasingly adopt cryptocurrencies for transactions, as reported by multiple sources.

Small businesses in Southeast Asia, such as a pizza shop in Singapore, are bracing for the impact of the latest oil shock, adding to previous challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic and US tariff pressures.

Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary suggests AI implementation for small businesses and data center development as prime opportunities for young entrepreneurs, noting the lack of AI expertise in many small firms.

An opinion piece from the Wall Street Journal highlights positive developments in the job market for workers at small firms.

Thai small and medium-sized enterprises are experiencing negative sentiment due to geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, and tighter access to loans, raising concerns about their ability to navigate the current economic climate.

The Association of Cyprus Banks has expressed strong disagreement with proposed legislative amendments affecting payment account access, warning that the changes could create legal, practical and competitive problems for the banking sector. In a detailed note signed by senior director Michalis Kronides, the association said it disagrees with amendments concerning the comparability of fees, the […]

Opinion | Job Market Gets Better for Workers at Small Firms  WSJ

An opinion piece highlights an improvement in the job market specifically for workers employed by small firms.

Plans to provide very small businesses with access to basic payment accounts are expected to be voted on by the Cyprus parliament, despite objections from ministries, the Central Bank, and commercial banks.

Business group warns of harm to small firms and trade as it calls for phased end to ‘de minimis’ exemptions Removing the UK’s tariff exemption for low-value imports could push up prices and harm small companies and trade, a leading business group has said, as it called for a phased-in approach to ending the “de minimis” rules. The UK government plans to end the tax break on imports of goods worth less than £135, making them subject to customs duty, with the changes to take effect in March 202...

An opinion article suggests that the job market is showing signs of improvement for workers employed by small firms.

Romanian entrepreneurs are reportedly negatively impacted by the Bolojan Government's economic recovery package, as an increase in the fixed asset threshold from 2026 is causing micro and small firms to lose money from European projects.