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Volga Region Sees 30% Surge in Entrepreneurs Aged 36-45 in 2024

In 2024, the Volga region experienced a 30% increase in entrepreneurs aged 36-45, registering about 15,500 new businesses, mainly in retail (91%), using Sber's services; Orenburg, Penza, and Volgograd regions showed the highest growth.

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Dark Web Hackers Sell Access to Small Businesses for \$600

A Guardz report reveals hackers are selling access to small business networks, especially accounting and law firms, on the dark web for \$600, exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, stolen credentials, and ransomware; this highlights the growing threat to SMBs due to limited cybersecurity resources.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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Dragons' Den: £50,000 Investment for Eco-Friendly Soap Business

Lisa Hicks, founder of Monmouthshire-based SNOAP, secured a £50,000 investment from Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden on BBC's Dragons' Den for her eco-friendly soap dispenser business, launched in March 2020 to reduce single-use plastics.

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44% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
theguardian.com
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UK Corner Shops Face Economic Headwinds; Wholesale Giant Sounds Alarm

Jason Wouhra, CEO of Lioncroft Wholesale, discusses the challenges faced by 10,000+ independent businesses supplied by his company, emphasizing the importance of supporting these vital community cornerstones in the face of corporate competition and rising costs.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Ten High-Demand Business Ideas for Today's Economy

Ten high-demand business ideas for the current economic climate are presented, including fractional C-suite services, AI-powered financial coaching, and personalized travel planning, emphasizing the need to align skills with market demands to build a successful and profitable business.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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AI Adoption Soars Among Small Businesses: Efficiency, Hiring, and Ethical Considerations"

Nearly 39% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) now use AI, a more than doubling of adoption since 2023, driven by automation, improved customer interactions, and data-driven decision-making; generative AI is also easing the hiring process and improving employee satisfaction.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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AI Empowers Small Businesses: Automation, Personalization, and Growth

Small businesses are increasingly using affordable AI tools to automate tasks, personalize customer interactions, and make data-driven decisions, improving efficiency and competitiveness.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nbcnews.com
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Altadena Wildfires Devastate Businesses, Threatening Community's Diverse Fabric

The January wildfires in Altadena, California, devastated numerous businesses, impacting a diverse community with a history of Black homeownership and entrepreneurship; the rebuilding process faces challenges including potential gentrification and securing short-term financial aid.

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No Poverty
abcnews.go.com
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Trump's Funding Cuts Cripple Small Businesses, Causing Widespread Layoffs

President Trump's administration's drastic cuts to federal funding have crippled numerous small businesses, resulting in widespread layoffs and economic uncertainty, despite the White House's claims of supporting small businesses. This includes halting funding for foreign aid and canceling contracts...

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
abcnews.go.com
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Small Business Uncertainty Spikes to Third Highest on Record

A January poll reveals a 14-point jump in the small business uncertainty index to 100, its third highest ever, driven by labor shortages and persistent inflation, despite optimism remaining high at 102.8; decreased capital investments are planned.

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40% Bias Score

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nrc.nl
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Rotterdam Chocolatier Offers Hope Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty

Amidst growing geopolitical anxieties in Rotterdam, Netherlands, a young chocolatier, Giovanni, opens his shop on Vlietlaan, offering a small beacon of hope and resilience as residents grapple with uncertainty and express concerns about the future.

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48% Bias Score

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lemonde.fr
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Tunisia's New Check Law Creates Financial Hardship for Consumers and Businesses

A new law in Tunisia restricting check usage, effective February 2nd, is creating financial difficulties for many citizens and businesses who relied on postdated checks for purchases and financing, with banks implementing stricter controls and alternative payment solutions yet to fully address the i...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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