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Businesses doubt COP30 logistics as presidency calls on them to come to Belém

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

Small businesses not seeing OCR flow-on effects as pessimism grows

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

What Businesses Can Learn from Japan’s ‘Sho-Sho-Sei’ to Beat Plastic Pollution

What Businesses Can Learn from Japan’s ‘Sho-Sho-Sei’ to Beat Plastic Pollution By Bella Tobing   Every minute, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters our oceans. As we mark World Environment Day 2025 with the rallying cry #BeatPlasticPollution, it’s clear that we need more than corporate pledges – we need a fundamental rethinking of how

Why More Businesses Are Switching from Peachtree to QuickBooks

Brandon, MB, 11th May 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, When selecting accounting software for your business, two long-standing contenders often come up: QuickBooks and Peachtree (now known as Sage 50). While both offer essential bookkeeping features, QuickBooks is generally favored by small and medium-sized businesses due to its user-friendly interface, broader integrations, and superior support ecosystem.

Small businesses gear up for another possible Canada Post strike

As Canada Post and the union representing its workers inch closer to another potential strike, a report by the commission charged with examining the Crown corporation's finances has called for the end of door-to-door mail delivery to homes — one of the main reasons for the previous work stoppage in November.  But the report, authored

Matthew Pool: Why SA businesses should prepare for a long war now that Trump’s 30% Tariffs are here

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UK businesses warn of financial strain ahead of digital tax rules

Tuesday 29 April 2025 5:51 pm UK businesses warn of financial strain ahead of digital tax rules A majority of UK small business owners are concerned about the financial and operational pressures of HMRC’s upcoming ‘making tax digital‘ (MTD) reforms to income tax. MTD for income tax, set to take effect from April 2026, will

How Small Businesses Power Nigeria’s Economy

Small businesses are important to Nigeria’s economy and act as its main support, especially outside the main oil industry. They are found in every part of the economy, including both the official and unofficial sectors, and they vary widely, from street sellers and local artisans to professional services like legal and consulting firms. Key Roles

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