AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTax Backflip for Small Business (Australia): After a budget backlash, Australia rolled back parts of its capital gains tax overhaul, keeping a 50% CGT discount for “innovative businesses” and extending the active-asset 50% reduction to firms with turnover up to $10m (from $2m), with 2.7m small businesses expected to qualify. SME Defence Procurement Gap (Canada): A new BDC/icebreaker study says Canada’s defence ramp-up is creating a “three-speed” divide: some SMEs are scaling, others are cautious, and many are still stuck outside due to high barriers, complex procurement, compliance, and financing. Cost Pressure and Price Hikes (UK): Research of 500 owners finds two-thirds have raised prices three-plus times in five years, driven by supplier costs and energy bills; 82% expect more increases in 2026. SME Lending Push (Africa): Standard Bank says it’s targeting Nigeria plus four markets to capture a R250bn ($15.4bn) SME opportunity tied to intra-Africa trade growth. Digital Inclusion for MSMEs (Uganda): A report argues broadband and digital tools are becoming as critical as roads and electricity for Uganda’s MSMEs, boosting productivity and growth. Security for Small Businesses: ESET details how the “Gentlemen” ransomware gang uses sophisticated EDR-killing tools, underscoring the need for stronger cyber defenses. Local Business Spotlight: A Gilbert, Arizona mom’s children’s apparel brand is opening its first permanent storefront after scaling to about $500k in annual revenue.
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