AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCybersecurity: North Carolina launched CyberCoach NC, a free AI tool developed with Cisco and NC State to help small businesses spot vulnerabilities and improve basic protections. Credit Access: India extended its microenterprise loan guarantee scheme through 2031, with a ₹5,000 crore corpus expected to back ₹12.6 lakh crore in loans. Financing: The U.S. Small Business Administration’s new iCAP platform aims to speed up 7(a) loan processing. Business Conditions: Small-business optimism held steady in October, but owners still face pressure from prices, labor costs and taxes. Home-Based Work: Gulf Shores now allows multiple household members to hold separate home-business licenses, while keeping limits on space and operations. Regulatory Relief: French lawmakers voted to pause planned e-invoicing rules for small businesses.
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