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Simon Black has been appointed Chair of ClearCourse as the firm aims to boost growth and support UK SMEs with advanced software and payment solutions.

Xero launches Open for Small Business, a podcast showcasing the inspiring journeys and resilience of Aotearoa’s small business owners every fortnight.

Wavelo unveils 'Free Your Data', a solution enabling telecoms to unlock legacy system data for real-time AI applications without costly overhauls.

Federal Economic Development invests CAD $2.4 million in Black Creek Community Health Centre to back Black entrepreneurs across Toronto.

Wellington’s Taiawa Tech Hub has boosted the economy by NZD $11.9 million GDP and created 127 jobs in its first year, supporting 20 startups and innovation.

Alison Young has been appointed CEO of Kansys, tasked with driving growth and integrating AI to enhance its billing and financial solutions across industries.

Commonwealth Bank will cut interest rates on eligible variable-rate business loans by 0.25% from 22 August 2025, following the RBA's recent rate cut.

Exactly.com now offers MB WAY and Multibanco payment options to help UK eCommerce firms meet Portuguese consumer preferences and boost sales locally.

BNP Paribas Personal Finance renews UK FinTech Innovation Lab for third year, focusing on Generative AI to enhance customer communication and engagement.

Lab Thread has raised GBP £750,000 to launch a software platform that simplifies complex laboratory data management for researchers and organisations.

On MSME Day 2025, Australia's small businesses face growing compliance challenges from new laws, risking productivity but solutions through automation offer hope.

Queensland's 2025-26 budget pledges AUD $130 million to support 495,000 small businesses and launches a AUD $1 billion fund for digital public services.

Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.

BT has won a Silver Award from the UK Fair Payment Code for paying 95% of invoices within 60 days, leading the telecom sector in fair supplier payments.

Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.

A survey reveals 52% of Australian office workers would switch jobs for a 22% pay rise, though 48% prioritise job security over salary increases.

The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.

Fiverr has unveiled its largest cohort yet for The Future Collective, a business accelerator supporting 15 underrepresented entrepreneurs across the US.

Canada's government has announced an investment of over CAD $7.3 million towards eight projects aimed at boosting local businesses in Quebec's Outaouais and Laurentides regions.

Arrow Electronics has enhanced its ArrowSphere AI platform, enabling channel partners to transform cloud business strategies with customised AI assistants.