GEM report: One third of adults plan to start a business

This Small Business Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the spark that ignites every entrepreneurial journey. From bold ideas to the determination that fuels growth, small business owners embody the creativity and resilience that power Canada’s economy. See the entrepreneurial journey in action with three inspiring stories this #SmallBusinessMonth

This Small Business Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the spark that ignites every entrepreneurial journey. From bold ideas to the determination that fuels growth, small business owners embody the creativity and resilience that power Canada’s economy. See the entrepreneurial journey in action with three inspiring stories this #SmallBusinessMonth

Subject: New Website Streamlines Business Registration in Australia In the heart of Australia's bustling economy, a new online platform, Biz Australia, is greatly simplifying the business registration process. This innovative platform is designed to cater to the demands of aspiring entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts in Australia, who can now register a new business within five minutes. Australia's Governing Body is in charge of issues concerning business regulations, but Biz Australia is an independent body that has established this platform to aid in the business registration process. The move is well lauded as it significantly reduces the process that originally took hours, involved a paper trail, and even faced delays due to minor inaccuracies. Notably, the platform asks for a business name, Australian Business Number

New Call for Papers added for Journal of Business Venturing on From Understanding to Impact: Evidence-Based Entrepreneurial Interventions #callforpapers #specialissue #academicjournal More information: https://lnkd.in/dCukDKi9

Swansea Business Guide Launches A Swansea Business Guide has been launched in a bid to support entrepreneurs and business owners looking to establish or grow their ventures in the city. The guide provides practical advice from details on grants and funding opportunities to information about recruitment, innovation and sustainability. https://lnkd.in/eMC3gXAx

New #article from Zhang et al: Real options logic in dynamic reconfiguration of portfolio entrepreneurship: evidence from China TL;DR: portfolio renewal and resource redeployment jointly enhance growth, mediated by portfolio entrepreneurial resilience https://lnkd.in/eUvUUh-7

Looking to establish a small or medium-sized enterprise in Hong Kong? Our guide provides valuable insights into the local business landscape, funding options, and regulatory requirements. Empower your entrepreneurial journey! 🌟 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPcqZdUF

#SmallBusiness owners often point to limited access to capital as one of their biggest hurdles, a challenge that can be even steeper for entrepreneurs of color. Nationally, public and private programs are working to expand funding opportunities and provide resources to help these businesses grow. https://lnkd.in/esHvQYYP

Click, Register, Regret: The Missing Step of South African Entrepreneurship Anyone can become a company director in South Africa. No test. No training. Just a few clicks and you’re in charge of a legal entity. It’s brilliant how efficient the CIPC process has become. Fast, simple, accessible. But the same efficiency that fuels entrepreneurship is also quietly creating chaos. Becoming a director isn’t a badge of honour. It’s a legal obligation. And right now, too many people are taking it on without the faintest idea of what it actually means. Yes, CIPC sends a welcome packet that outlines directors’ duties. It’s detailed. It’s lengthy. And let’s be honest, most people aren’t reading it, let alone comprehending it. That gap in understanding is not harmless. It’s hurting businesses, employees, and directors themselves. This isn’t about adding red tape. It’s about adding responsibility. Director education should be compulsory, not a courtesy. Before registration, there should be a short, clear onboarding, a “director’s licence” that ensures every person understands the basics of compliance, governance, and accountability. Starting a business should be easy. Running one should be done with understanding. Until that balance exists, efficiency isn’t progress. It’s negligence with good branding.

Meet four inspiring young entrepreneurs who have transformed their businesses with support from YBI’s Empower and Elevate – Enabling Inclusive Futures programme. Funded by Standard Chartered Foundation as part of Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, the programme is delivered by four YBI members: 🔹 Aliança Empreendedora - Negócio Raiz (Brazil): Empowering underserved young entrepreneurs to build resilient businesses that create jobs and opportunities. 🔹 Habitat Derneği – FutureLab (Türkiye): Supporting young entrepreneurs to strengthen early-stage and established businesses. 🔹 School for Social Entrepreneurs – Women's Enterprise Growth Programme (UK): Empowering young women and non-binary people to build sustainable, purpose-led businesses in challenging markets. 🔹 Youth Business Poland (YBP) – Business Employability Skills Training (Poland): Supporting young entrepreneurs — including women, migrants, and impact-driven founders — through tailored business support. These initiatives enable young entrepreneurs to unlock opportunities, create livelihoods, and drive inclusive growth. 📈 🎥 Entrepreneurs and businesses featured in the video: 🔹 Aleksandra Tym-Czarnocka, Pani Stolarka, Poland  🔹 Vivienne Isebor, ADHD Babes, UK  🔹 Eylul E., PALGAE, Türkiye  🔹 Ingrid Lorena Da Silva, Estação das Plantas, Brazil Keep an eye on our channels to hear more from these four remarkable young entrepreneurs over the coming weeks.