AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoConstruction & Housing Funding: Australia is investing $32.3M over four years to modernise building approvals, including a national MMC certification framework, plus new grants opening June 29 for established manufacturers and SMEs piloting innovative housing products. SME Retail Pressure: A Romford plant shop is closing after a “significant decrease” in sales, with the owner saying many small businesses are facing the same squeeze. Energy Costs & Compliance: Australia’s energy minister is referring retailers to watchdogs over reported power price hikes as July 1 approaches, while the government and Opposition trade blame over electricity pricing and net-zero policy. Local Growth Push: Sunshine Coast communities are urging residents to “Buy Local” on June 27, spotlighting the region’s 39,000+ SMEs and local jobs. SMB Finance & Payments: Paystack launched a Nigerian small business programme with discounts up to NGN4M and plans for a launchpad and grants; in Oman, NBO wrapped a fintech accelerator cohort with startups securing up to $1.8M. Tech for SMEs: LG Uplus partnered with Blumn AI to help SMEs adopt AI contact centre services, and Instruqt expanded AI enablement for faster, production-like hands-on AI content. Regulation Countdown (UK): UK SMEs face a looming recycling compliance shift by March 31, 2027, with many still unaware they’re covered.
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