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  1. climate

    Brazil's Green Business Transition Creates a New Export Class

    Brazil's commitment to sustainability is reshaping its economic landscape, fostering a new generation of green businesses that are increasingly competitive in global markets.

    Beatriz Almeida · 28 July 2026

  2. technology

    Cloud Costs Are Rising Again and Startups Are Rethinking Architecture

    Escalating cloud computing expenses are prompting a fundamental re-evaluation of infrastructure strategies among startups, shifting focus from pure scalability to cost optimization and architectural efficiency.

    Daniel Whitfield · 27 July 2026

  3. business

    What Investors Actually Read in a Business Plan in 2026

    In 2026, investors scrutinize business plans for demonstrable traction, clear financial projections grounded in current market realities, and a compelling narrative of sustainable competitive advantage.

    Oliver Bennett · 25 July 2026

  4. fact check

    Fact Check: Is AI Really Replacing All Small Business Jobs?

    An in-depth investigation into whether artificial intelligence is truly eliminating jobs across small businesses or reshaping the landscape with new opportunities.

    Thandiwe Mokoena · 25 July 2026

  5. africa

    Nigeria's Startup Funding Climate Is Maturing After the Reset

    Nigeria's startup ecosystem is transitioning from a period of funding recalibration, showing signs of maturity through a focus on sustainable growth and clearer pathways to profitability.

    Felicitas Okeke · 24 July 2026

  6. africa

    South Africa's Digital Compliance Crackdown Catches Small Firms Off Guard

    Small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa face increasing pressure from tightened digital compliance regulations, leading to operational challenges and potential penalties.

    Thandiwe Mokoena · 24 July 2026

  7. climate

    Climate Reporting Rules Are Landing on Small Suppliers Next

    New climate reporting regulations, already impacting large corporations, are now extending their reach to encompass small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within global supply chains, presenting both challenges and opportunities for these smaller entities.

    Beatriz Almeida · 22 July 2026

  8. entertainment

    The Creator Economy Grows Up and Buys Real Business Infrastructure

    The creator economy is maturing, with content creators increasingly adopting sophisticated business tools and infrastructure traditionally associated with established enterprises to professionalize operations and scale effectively.

    Sophie Tremblay · 22 July 2026

  9. insights

    The Retention Playbook Lean Companies Use to Stop Churn

    Automating customer retention is becoming a strategic imperative for lean businesses, leveraging technology to proactively identify and address churn risks before they escalate.

    Chloe Anderson · 21 July 2026

  10. science

    The Energy Cost of AI Workloads Is Becoming a Business Line Item

    The escalating energy consumption of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming from a peripheral concern into a central financial and operational consideration for businesses worldwide, influencing infrastructure planning and sustainability strategies.

    Haruki Sato · 19 July 2026