AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDisaster Readiness: Philippine small firms are being urged to use a free UN-backed online assessment to spot resilience gaps and prepare for disruptions, including a possible strong El Niño. Rising Costs: Small-business owners are sacrificing their own pay as expenses climb, while high diesel prices are contributing to a wave of transport-company bankruptcies; small carriers often lack the fuel discounts available to larger fleets. Trade Pressure: Canadian small businesses have filed a new lawsuit seeking to block U.S. tariffs, escalating concerns about the impact of trade barriers on smaller firms. Payments: South Africa’s central bank is pushing cheaper, more accessible digital payments, including a standard QR system that could lower costs for merchants and help firms build credit histories. Disaster Relief: Florida approved more than $4.5 million in emergency bridge loans for over 60 businesses hit by Hurricane Isaias.
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