Keywords: Small businesses


Moroccans lead foreign sole proprietors in Italy, official data show

Moroccan nationals have become the largest foreign group among sole proprietors in Italy, highlighting their significant role in the country’s small-business sector, particularly in trade and commercial activities. According to recent figures released by Italian business institutions, Moroccans......

Morocco’s TPE-PMEs Call for Binding Economic Commitments Ahead of 2026 Elections

Small businesses put economic reforms on the electoral agenda As Morocco prepares to hold parliamentary elections on 23 September 2026, the country’s very small, small and medium-sized enterprises are pressing political parties to move beyond campaign promises and make concrete commitments on......

Kenya: Burundians Seek to Return Despite Amnesty Announced by Nairobi

In Nairobi, the announcement of a temporary amnesty is not enough to reassure some Burundian nationals. Several hundred of them gathered on Tuesday in front of the Burundian embassy to obtain the necessary documents for their return home. Many express fears for their safety following the hardening of......

Over 33,000 Business Leaders Left Without Activity in Six Months, A Warning Signal for the French Economy

The fragility of the French entrepreneurial fabric is increasing. In the first half of 2026, over 33,000 leaders lost their activity, marking an increase of nearly 7% in one year. Very small businesses account for most of the losses, but larger structures are also beginning to experience significant......

Vietnam plans 30% tax cut for small businesses to boost economic growth

Vietnamese authorities are preparing a tax relief package aimed at small businesses, individual entrepreneurs and household enterprises as part of broader efforts to stimulate private-sector activity and sustain economic growth. Under the proposed measure, taxes would be reduced by 30% during 2026 and......

Artificial intelligence enters risk management with a new tool for small businesses

Artificial intelligence is opening a new avenue for small businesses seeking to identify and manage external risks. A technology tool called Blanket is attempting to connect companies' potential vulnerabilities with event-based contracts that could be relevant to specific market risks. The platform......

Morocco PME prepares a nationwide roadshow to promote the TPME Pact

Maroc PME is preparing a large-scale national roadshow across Morocco’s twelve regions as part of the implementation of the new TPME Pact, an ambitious program designed to strengthen and modernize very small and medium-sized enterprises. Following its official presentation in Rabat in April, the......

Cash Plus introduces QR code payment to boost digital transactions in Morocco

The Moroccan fintech company Cash Plus has introduced a new mobile payment solution based on QR code technology, marking another step in the digital transformation of local commerce across the country. The system, which became operational in January 2026, is designed to simplify everyday transactions......

AI tools empower small brands for global success

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how small businesses create professional content, enabling them to compete with larger brands on a global stage. With AI-powered editing tools, small teams can now produce high-quality visuals and audio that build trust, enhance engagement, and increase global......