AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFinancing and Policy: The SBA’s new iCAP platform aims to speed delivery of 7(a) loans, while Maryland’s small-business summit brought more than 800 entrepreneurs and government partners together to discuss growth and contracting opportunities. Disaster Recovery: Flooding wiped out a Georgia candle shop after four feet of water filled the business; volunteers are helping clear damage, but recovery will take weeks. Local Growth: Saskatchewan is awarding $5,000 bursaries to 57 young entrepreneurs, including two Weyburn owners, to help businesses expand, buy equipment or hire. Hiring: Singapore’s accounting body is piloting FlexConnect, connecting businesses with experienced finance professionals for temporary, fractional and project-based work. Business Conditions: Small-business optimism remains steady despite pressure from prices, labor and taxes, keeping cost control and staffing top of mind.
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