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ICSB launches first fully open access journal on innovation and entrepreneurship
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The International Council for Small Business has launched the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Review, its first fully open access scholarly journal, with Taylor & Francis.
ISNS relaunches expanded global science and nutrition platform
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The International Science and Nutrition Society relaunched its expanded website on October 7, 2026, to connect scientists, health professionals, students and organizations around science, nutrition and research.
IPSP pushes for more pediatric sleep consultants as global births rise
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The Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting is recruiting nurses, educators, childcare professionals and parents into pediatric sleep consulting as families worldwide seek help with infant and childhood sleep.
iTechnolabs expands AI services for startups moving to production
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iTechnolabs said Tuesday it has expanded its AI development capabilities to help funded startups turn prototypes and proofs of concept into production-ready software.
Wave adds Boundless AI capital marketplace for Canadian small businesses
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Wave has partnered with Boundless AI to let Canadian customers explore and apply for non-dilutive capital inside the Wave platform.
Kevin Ebel launches site for travel and entrepreneurship content
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Kevin Ebel has launched kevinebel.me as a central hub for his travel coverage and business updates, pulling together his creator presence across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. The site highlights travel in 12 countries, early audience growth data…
Startups shift from SEO agencies to freelance specialists
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Seotal says US startups and small businesses are increasingly replacing agency retainers with vetted part-time freelance SEO experts from India and Southeast Asia. The company says the move is driven by lower costs, faster hiring, deeper…
Oregon AI Accelerator launches second cohort with 14 startups
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The Oregon AI Accelerator has opened its second cohort at Portland State University, bringing 14 AI-native startups into an 11-week program that ends with Demo Day on Dec. 17. The class spans healthcare, infrastructure, government, and workforce…
The One STP launches Cyrus Cybersmith for small business cybersecurity
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The One STP launched Cyrus Cybersmith on Oct. 4, 2026, with 90 days of free access and limited vCISO support for qualifying small businesses.
Simplot taps Erik Brandenburg to lead Global Food division
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Simplot named Erik Brandenburg president of Simplot Global Food, effective Nov. 1, 2026, as the company prepares for a leadership transition ahead of Graham Dugdale’s retirement on Dec. 15, 2026. Brandenburg will report to CEO Garrett Lofto and…
Purchase management market seen growing to $7.88 billion by 2030
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The purchase management market is projected to grow from $6.02 billion in 2025 to $7.88 billion by 2030 as companies digitize procurement and seek tighter cost control, compliance, and supplier visibility.
GEM report finds women lead in high-potential startups but fall behind at scale
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A new Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report based on 150,799 adults across 48 economies finds women are active in innovation, exports and job-oriented entrepreneurship, but their presence drops sharply as businesses mature.
Mike Miklaus’ book hits Amazon bestseller status after global release
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Mike Miklaus’ new book, The Alignment Advantage, reached Amazon bestseller status after its global launch by Game Changer Publishing.
CIMA to host ENGAGE Africa 2026 in Cape Town
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CIMA will bring finance and business leaders to Cape Town from 28 to 30 October 2026 for ENGAGE Africa 2026, its third flagship conference on the future of the profession.
Dimension X opens Cohort 8 applications for deep-tech startups
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Hatch has opened applications for Dimension X Cohort 8, a global program that pairs deep-tech startups with Singapore’s Home Team to turn working prototypes into public-safety proof-of-concepts.
Small Business Expo returns to Pasadena with AI sessions and Shark Tank founders
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Los Angeles Small Business Expo comes back to the Pasadena Convention Center on Sept. 30 with more than 100 exhibitors, free admission and sessions on AI, marketing and small-business operations.
Entrepreneur Like a MOTHER jumps to No. 13 on USA TODAY list
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Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais’s business book climbed from No. 145 to No. 13 on the USA TODAY Best-Selling Books list in its second week after launch.
Froda launches in France with Shine to embed small-business financing
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Froda has launched in France through a partnership with Shine, bringing same-day, in-app financing to 200,000 self-employed people and small businesses.
Shared hosting market seen reaching $19.5 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global shared hosting market will grow from $13.84 billion in 2025 to $19.5 billion by 2030, helped by SME digitization, e-commerce and demand for cheaper web infrastructure.
CAAL Ignite backs 21 Minnesota Asian American businesses and nonprofits
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The Coalition of Asian American Leaders is funding 21 Asian American businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits across 13 Minnesota cities through its 2026 Ignite cohort.
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