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Here is what sustainability experts say small businesses need to know about communicating their green credentials honestly and effectively. Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have for Australian small businesses. Consumers are making purchasing decisions based on environmental values, and the pressure to communicate green credentials clearly and credibly has never been greater. But knowing what

Businesses Suffer as FG’s Domestic Loans Hit N9trn The Federal Government’s domestic borrowings from financial market operators rose sharply in 2025 despite high interest rates, widening the gap between public and private sector access to credit, according to data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday. An analysis of money and credit statistics

Information technology is both a critical enabler and often a significant cost center for businesses. Those looking to streamline operations face the challenge of reducing expenditure without compromising the performance, security, or availability of their IT systems. Strategic cuts that enhance efficiency are possible. Here are seven proven ways to achieve substantial savings while bolstering

Sat, December 20, 2025 at 1:58 a.m. UTC From Cut Bank to Kalispell, Mont., shop owners have seen a steep decline in visitors from Canada. They cite a number of potential reasons: rhetoric from their president, the value of the Canadian dollar and heightened border security.

December in Nigeria is always full of opportunities. People are travelling, shopping, hosting parties, decluttering their homes, and preparing for the new year. While most people think only about food, drinks and events, there are other less obvious ways to make money during the season – and even turn them into full businesses in 2026.

In Nigeria, costs can jump without warning from diesel prices, rent reviews, FX swings, new levies, and power bills, all move quickly.  Build an emergency fund that covers at least three months of payroll, rent, and essential expenses. Keep most of the buffer in naira for daily costs and, if your inputs are dollar-linked, hold

Logistical challenges in the Amazon city of Belém have made the participation of business leaders at COP30 “very difficult”, according to private-sector representatives, as Brazilian government officials urged companies to show up to the UN climate summit in November. The costly accommodation offer in the city has made planning “difficult to navigate” for businesses, said

Navigation for News Categories Photo: Small business owners say they're yet to see any positive flow on effects from recent OCR cuts as pessimism about the economy rises. A survey of small-to-mid sized firms by accounting firm MYOB showed one third of those polled have trimmed their expenses. And nearly a quarter of those surveyed