AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSmall-Business Funding: Malaysia says RM950 million in financing has reached more than 44,000 Sabah entrepreneurs, with new efforts to extend support to rural firms and help local sellers reach overseas markets. UK Budget: Qualifying retail, hospitality and leisure firms will get a higher business-rates relief threshold, but a new founders’ tax break requires five years’ share ownership, at least £10 million in turnover and 15 full-time staff—leaving many traditional SMEs out. Business groups also warn that higher wage costs remain a strain. Disaster Relief: The U.S. SBA is offering low-interest working-capital loans to Minnesota small businesses and nonprofits hit by Boundary Waters wildfires, including firms without physical damage. Cybersecurity: A new survey for small and midsize businesses finds ransomware attacks have declined, but 45% of surveyed IT and security professionals still doubt their protections are effective.
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