AI for SMB admin: MIT Technology Review reports small businesses are quietly shifting from spreadsheets to AI back-office helpers for tasks like accounting, scheduling, marketing, and research—an “invisible office layer” many can’t staff. Local red tape for business: New York City’s Mamdani charter revision commission will hold hearings starting June 9, including one focused on streamlining government for small business and community organizations. Cybersecurity for SMEs: Holm Security earned two European digital sovereignty labels for its platform, signaling more options for firms that want locally hosted or Europe-based security tooling. SMB finance access: Discovery Capital Finance and UnionBank signed a credit facility to expand SME working-capital lending in the Philippines, while CrediNord secured €10M+ to scale embedded SME finance across Europe. Bookkeeping without apps: Toozi is rolling out a text-message bookkeeping/tax tool for solo owners, aiming to simplify categorization and tax readiness. Energy costs pressure: Georgia’s gas tax suspension expires soon, and a food-truck owner says fuel costs are already forcing cuts. Business growth via programs: Saskatchewan Polytechnic launched an inaugural Startup Challenge with cash prizes for early-stage founders. Trade for SMEs: ITC and Equity Group inked a deal to support East African SMEs in coffee, leather, and creative industries with finance plus trade know-how.