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Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria are cutting operating hours, reducing stock, and closing shops as surging energy costs, driven by high petrol/diesel prices and electricity tariff hikes consume up to 60 per cent of their profits. Many micro-businesses and manufacturers now operate at a fraction of their capacity to avoid passing unsustainable costs

In May 2026, Anthropic introduced Claude for Small Business, a suite of AI-powered tools designed to integrate seamlessly with platforms commonly used by small business owners. This initiative aims to empower entrepreneurs by automating routine tasks and enhancing operational efficiency. Key Features Integration with Popular Platforms: Claude for Small Business connects with Intuit QuickBooks, PayPal

UK small businesses have spent two hard years battling rising costs and flat demand. Now a quieter shift is draining the one thing they cannot afford to lose: their pipeline of new enquiries. As customers swap search results for AI answers, the businesses that AI does not name simply stop being found. Strategic communications consultancy

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Bruce Jovaag, owner of home remodeling company Norse Construction, says he is ready to retire...

Every contractor knows the feeling, you are three draws into a job, the GC is slow-paying, payroll lands Friday and a lender you have never heard of calls promising low interest, no strings and $80,000 by tomorrow morning. No collateral, no hard credit pull, just a signature. Debt-relief groups say construction companies and contractors are

In relation to managing your small business finances, tax planning can play a significant role in maximizing your savings and ensuring compliance. You should consider various deductions available for business expenses, assess whether deferring revenue recognition could benefit you, and explore different tax treatment options. Furthermore, setting up a retirement savings plan can improve employee

Small business owners are shifting from using AI as a tool to managing it as a workforce, with AI agents handling core operations like customer service...