AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI for SMBs: Meta rolled out Muse for small businesses and even launched “Muse Gadgets,” letting developers build custom hardware that connects to the AI agent—another push to make AI tools plug-and-play for merchants. SBA lending risk: A new SBA Inspector General report says SBA 7(a) loans made by nonbank lenders (SBLCs) defaulted at much higher rates than traditional lenders, with problems concentrated in two SBLCs—raising questions for small-business borrowers and policymakers. Local retail & community hubs: Corrales, New Mexico’s The Station Corrales reopened a long-vacant site as a retail/community hub for four locally owned small businesses, with more openings planned. SMB cash-flow & policy pressure (UK): A UK SME confidence tracker says many small firms are holding back investment until Budget clarity, calling for business-rate cuts and better finance access. Water & well testing (small operators): Yakima Health District opened enrollment for nitrate/coliform testing and technical help for small well systems in the Lower Yakima Valley. Events that drive foot traffic: Singapore’s World Car-Free Day drew 5,000+ visitors to Joo Chiat Road, boosting about 90 merchants along the car-free stretch.
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