AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCompliance: The European Parliament backed a temporary exemption for EU-based micro and small firms from appointing waste-law representatives in every country where they sell, easing a cross-border burden as negotiations continue. Markets and funding: Guyana’s National Small Business Week will connect entrepreneurs with financing, business advice and market access, with an expo for up to 100 firms. Canada also announced $1.5 billion for tariff-hit businesses and $500 million in expanded BDC liquidity support. Digital sales: Social commerce is giving Indian small businesses another route to customers, using social platforms, chats and recommendations to turn discovery into purchases. AI tools: Huntington Bank has rolled out a Google AI platform to assist small businesses, as owners also face rising inventory and labor costs. Disaster recovery: Flood-affected businesses in western New York can apply for SBA loans of up to $2 million for physical losses or working capital.
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