SMB Support at the Point of Sale: Malaysia’s KUSKOP MADANI Sales (JMK) program is turning discounted shopping into a one-stop shop for business help, with 12 agencies on-site covering EPF, PERKESO, tax (LHDN), welfare schemes, and SME finance. Local Marketing That Sticks: A Madison County agency founder says her “personal” approach to social ads, web design, and local SEO helps small businesses avoid churn from rotating account managers. Credit and Capital Pressure: Ghana’s microfinance sector is pushing the Bank of Ghana to rethink a proposed jump in minimum capital (from GH¢2m to GH¢50m), warning it could wipe out indigenous lenders and hurt financial inclusion. Tech for Entrepreneurs: Jamaica’s Intelligen platform aims to simplify company registration and ongoing compliance by turning forms into guided questions with reminders. Consumer Health Rules Under Scrutiny: Indonesia’s graded nutrition labels for drinks face doubts from cafe owners over testing costs and whether ratings will be consistent. Small Business Resilience: A Redondo Beach hardware store reports back-to-back burglaries totaling about $20,000 in stolen inventory. Cost Relief for Operators: AAA says gas prices fell for a third week to $4.12/gal, easing transport costs for delivery and travel-dependent SMBs. Community Commerce Boosters: Victoria (Texas) hosted an art walk for local makers and micro-businesses, while Duluth’s Lincoln Park Summerfest highlighted “open for business” amid construction.