AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Marketing Growth: Engage365 (formerly 98 Buck Social) rebrands as a full-service marketing and tech partner, expanding from social media into SEO, ads, automation, and AI tools for 20,000+ businesses. Digital Payments Policy: India moves closer to charging merchant fees on UPI via proposed law changes, a potential shake-up for small merchants and payment providers. SME Compliance Costs (UK): HMRC’s new director reporting rules could bring £60 fines for thousands of close-company directors, with extra SA102 details due by Jan. 31, 2027. Local Business Tech Wins: Fort Worth’s Icepick Web Design & SEO marks 10 years of local search growth after scaling from solo to an 11-person team. Manufacturing Support (US): The SBA awards $50M to technical schools and community colleges to train small manufacturers through its Empower to Grow program. Energy Resilience for SMBs: Tata Power pushes rooftop solar plus battery storage to help homes and businesses cut bills and stay powered during outages. Hiring Watch: ADP says private-sector job growth slowed to 44,000 in July, signaling choppier hiring conditions. Disaster Relief (US): SBA disaster loans are available for Wayne County storm victims, with deadlines for physical damage and economic injury loans.
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