AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSmall-Business Grants: Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union is accepting applications for grants of up to $50,000 through its Idea Leap competition. Businesses across its 17-county service area can apply without being credit-union members. Access to Credit: Pakistan says it has approved Rs1.137 trillion in loans for about 350,862 business owners, and plans to raise SME lending to Rs1.5 trillion by June 2027. Payment Costs: Australia has delayed a planned credit-card payment ban until 2027 after small-business backlash, giving owners more time but leaving the longer-term impact unresolved. Financing Rules: California’s AB 2116 brings factoring and merchant cash advances under the state’s financing law, adding oversight to funding options used by small firms. Practical Support: New climate-ready guides aim to help small businesses adopt more sustainable practices.
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