Export Boost for SMBs: Guam’s Guam STEP program is now accepting applications, offering export training, financial help for first-time exporting, and support like website translation and e-commerce access for eligible small businesses. Local Rent Relief Push: New Zealand’s Green Party proposes letting market rent reviews lower rents (not just raise them) and giving councils power to auction long-empty shop leases—aimed at helping small retailers survive high commercial rents. Grassroots Funding in Delta: Nigeria’s Delta State says Governor Oborevwori’s reforms will empower 200 people per ward and inject about N5bn into the grassroots economy, targeting low-income operators and nano businesses. SMB Solar Power Plan: Ondo State’s Lucky Light Initiative will provide reliable solar electricity to 1,000 small businesses across 18 local government areas, framed as an entrepreneurship support move. Community Business Spotlight: Long Beach is backing a feasibility study for an African American Cultural District, with stakeholder interviews and market analysis that could shape future local tourism and creative-economy opportunities. Cybersecurity Warning: Check Point disclosed a critical flaw in Security Management and Log Servers—urging immediate patching to protect SMBs that rely on managed security systems.