small.world Features told through the lens of Silver Lining’s global partners that explore the small business landscape, sharing powerful stories, policies, and innovations from across countries and cultures. Do you know someone who should be writing a small.world feature? Nominate them today! How Culture Shapes Entrepreneurship in East Africa Across East Africa, entrepreneurship is not simply a reaction to economic demand. It is the living translation of culture into commerce. In Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond, business is never just business. It is how local values, belief systems, and communal practices are woven into livelihoods. To understand this ecosystem, you must listen to oral…Read More → Adjusting To Growth: How My Friend Builds Jobs in San Francisco’s High-Cost Market In my day job, I get a front-row seat to small businesses and enterprise organizations across North America and beyond. I see the data, the hiring trends, and the operational headaches owners face every day.Read More → Australian Small Businesses Need Us To Energize Enterprise Hope is important for enterprising men and women, but this perpetual optimism is best honored by genuine action that creates the most supportive business environment policymakers.Read More → Unlocking Small Business Potential: Why Financial Institutions Must Lead the Way Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the heartbeat of economies. They create jobs, drive innovation, and anchor communities. However, despite their undeniable importance, SMEs continue to face a persistent, and often paralyzing, challenge: Access to finance.Read More → Why Connecticut is a Hidden Gem for Women-Owned Small Businesses Connecticut has a reputation for not being small business friendly. However, Connecticut is “women-friendly” and the policies here for female small business owners to excel have expanded in recent years. This has led to more women starting small businesses, and we are driving economic growth in the state.Read More → Previous Page 1 2 3