Canada launches a new tech grant for small businesses as global trade wars and supply chain woes continue. Today’s 5 @ 5 spotlights crucial news impacting small business resilience.

Digital twins — real-time virtual replicas — are no longer a luxury for big industry. They're becoming essential tools for smart businesses everywhere, regardless of size.

Global small businesses face challenges today from oil tariffs, UK growth shifts, Aussie investment slowdowns, and fashion’s digital pivot in China to bourbon’s global trade squeeze.