AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSMB Finance & Policy: Assam just cut red tape for small, non-polluting enterprises—no government approvals needed to start for the first three years—aiming to boost startups and MSMEs by letting founders focus on building, not paperwork. AI for Small Business: Google and India SME Forum say AI and digital adoption can lift Indian MSME profitability by 30–35% and help nearly 60% reach double-digit revenue growth, with agentic tools positioned to match businesses to buyers. E-Invoicing Push: New Zealand reports 113,000+ businesses registered for eInvoices, with research valuing time savings at 16 minutes per invoice (about $11), pushing faster, cleaner payments. Ad Tech & Competition: Getty called off its conditional Shutterstock merger after the UK regulator required selling Shutterstock’s editorial business—an SMB-relevant reminder that media consolidation rules can reshape supplier pricing and choice. Funding & Growth: Wayflyer acquired Conjura to combine eCommerce analytics with funding insights, targeting better growth and margin decisions for thousands of merchants. Local Jobs & Skills: East New Britain commissioned education and skills infrastructure projects worth K2.58 million, including training centers and school upgrades.
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