AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSmall Business Hiring & Pay Trends (US): Paychex reports small business employment in the U.S. edged up in September, with wage growth staying moderate—weekly earnings and hours rose while headcount largely held steady. AI for SMBs (UK): BT Business launched “AI from BT” with tools like an AI Receptionist and a free AI Adoption Hub aimed at helping small firms adopt AI securely and handle customer enquiries 24/7. Local Cost-Cutting for SMEs (UK): A new Scottish procurement group, The Independent Buying Group, is designed to help smaller businesses lower costs through collective buying and supplier tenders. Data Center Politics (US): In Emporia, Kansas, economic development leaders are urging voters to reject ballot questions that would pause data centers and battery storage for a decade, warning it could hurt future investment. SMB Risk & Compliance (US): J. J. Keller named its 2026 Safety Professional of the Year winners across small, medium, and large business categories, highlighting workplace safety leadership. SMB Tech & Security (Global/US): A report highlights how Meta’s automated enforcement can permanently disable accounts without human review, raising concerns for small businesses that rely on social platforms. SMB Growth & Community (US): The CU Flower House announced a new location opening in Champaign, while Willow Rust is expanding into the Dayton Arcade—both examples of small retailers betting on local foot traffic.
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