AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSmall-Business Mood: Confidence remains mixed: 72% of surveyed US owners say cash flow is comfortable, but only 27% think the economy is healthy. Inflation is the top concern, while the NFIB optimism index slipped below its long-term average. Rising Costs: Traders in Uganda are moving from cities to rural centres to escape high rent, taxes, transport and power bills; one shopkeeper cut monthly rent from Shs1 million to Shs100,000. New Support: Delhi approved a ₹50 crore foundation to help startups and small businesses with prototyping, testing, mentorship and investor access. Ottawa has opened an $80 million funding opportunity for women entrepreneurs, while new grants aim to help Northern Territory businesses improve cybersecurity. Tax Relief: Texas has ended sales tax on electronic medical-record access, a change expected to reduce costs for doctors’ offices and clinics. Loan Warning: Applicants in Karnataka say a firm collected fees and personal documents while promising government-backed small-business loans, but shut its office without providing loans or refunds.
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