Today in Global Small Business: Women-led MSMEs Need Stronger Links to Scale Up

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What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners:

• Women-led micro, small and medium enterprises [in the Philippines] need stronger links to buyers and corporate supply chains if they are to move beyond small-scale operations and compete in larger markets, business leaders said.
• United Airlines to add 10 new international routes starting next year.  See where.
• Special report:  2026 Global Trade Report.
• Quote of the week: “The challenge is not just to float with the current of globalization, but to change its direction." – Mary Robinson
• Tengen has expanded its retail and logistics consumables operations into new verticals as it transforms into a one-stop global operation.
• UPS announced plans to invest $2 billion in its international, healthcare and supply chain solutions businesses through 2028 (requires subscription).

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