Today in Global Small Business: Celebrating U.S. Presidents Washington and Lincoln

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

• Let's celebrate the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln.  Happy Presidents' Day.
• Unified Payment Interface (UPI) goes global.
• How Project Arya – launched by a 15-year-old entrepreneurs – is set to make a significant impact.
• Quote of the week:  "In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing." – Theodore Roosevelt
• Where's a good place to start a business in the world?
• The Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements sees inflation at 4.1 per cent in 2024, according to a recent statement.