AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHoliday Sales: With Small Business Saturday set for Nov. 28, a new guide offers 15 ways independent businesses can attract shoppers and build loyalty. Fiserv’s Small Business Index also points to sales momentum heading into the holiday season. AI Tools: Banks are starting to put AI within reach of small firms: Huntington’s new 1866 Studio offers business-focused AI agents, with more tools planned, while Goldman Sachs has launched an AI education initiative. Funding: Nigeria says it has disbursed ₦75 billion to 104 manufacturers and released ₦65.8 billion to MSMEs. In Kogi, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan awarded grants of ₦1 million to ₦5 million to small-scale entrepreneurs. Disaster Relief: The SBA is offering low-interest loans to businesses and nonprofits affected by Washington’s Chelan Hills Fire, with business loans of up to $2 million for damage and losses. Export Growth: Pakistan’s TDAP, NAVTTC and BRSP agreed to coordinate export promotion, skills training and market access to help local enterprises reach wider markets.
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