Solar Sales Crackdown (Hawaiʻi): Hawaiʻi officials warned residents about misleading door-to-door solar pitches, saying the state doesn’t offer free systems and doesn’t cold-call or sell solar. Local Business & Regulation (Salem, Mass.): Salem paused a new temporary window-art rule after owners warned it could trigger fines and limit storefront creativity. Trade War Pressure (US/Canada): U.S. senators said new Canada tariffs will squeeze small businesses and raise costs for housing materials and everyday goods. Tariffs Hit Households (Michigan): A study says tariffs have cost the average Michigan household over $5,600 since January, adding strain for local firms. Data Centers vs. Affordability (Nevada/Australia): Nevada coverage highlights rising power-bill concerns tied to the data center boom; Australia’s conference debate shows community approval is becoming a key bottleneck. AI Policy for Work & SMB (New Zealand): Labour promised a Central Office of AI plus safeguards on employment, privacy, education and data centres, aiming to boost productivity without ceding control. SMB Payments & Credit (India): UPI credit access expands for KCC and MUDRA borrowers, letting sanctioned limits support eligible merchant payments. Disaster Loans (Texas/Nevada): Texas Gov. Abbott requested SBA disaster help for August storms; Nevada is seeking SBA support for Hawk Fire victims. SMB Growth Stories: A shop owner in Indiana used honest social media outreach to recruit a technician, and a Kwangju Bank program offers sole proprietors a payments and safety-focused “welcome package.”