AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSMB Marketing Watch: Borrell Associates reports most small and medium businesses plan to keep ad spending steady or increase it in the second half of the year, even as owners feel more pressure. Local Red Tape: Malaysia’s SME group Samenta says national competitiveness gains won’t help if local councils keep dragging on licenses, permits, and enforcement. SBA Push: The U.S. Small Business Administration is expanding lending limits and targeting rural and manufacturing growth with new tools. Tech + Telecom for SMBs: TELUS is consolidating telecom operations under a streamlined leadership structure, aiming for better service and efficiency. Automation Partnerships: City Electric Supply (CES) launched an Industrial Automation Solutions unit with Siemens to bring engineered automation support to North American businesses. Halal Franchise Growth: Pernas will debut Bizfrancais at PIHEX 2026, spotlighting 25 local franchise entrepreneurs to expand halal and shariah-compliant business models. Community Business Resilience: Chicago’s neighborhood bakeries are thriving despite consolidation and inflation, leaning on craft and community ties. Tourism as Local Jobs Engine: Jerash’s eco-tourism village project is accelerating, with plans for eco-lodges, parks, and spaces to market local products.
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