AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBRICS Deal-Making for SMEs: At the 18th BRICS summit, PM Modi pushed “last-mile” outcomes for the Global South, including an integrated early-warning system for infectious diseases, logistics supply-chain cooperation, and a BRICS Startup Innovation Fund plus a BRICS portal for SMEs. SME Finance Gap: A separate BRICS push backs credit assessment frameworks for export-oriented MSMEs using diverse data to widen access to formal funding. Women-Led MSMEs Stuck on Capital: At Alitheia Capital’s Women conference, experts warned women-led MSMEs still face a capital access gap due to weak “business legibility” and funding tools that don’t fit smaller realities. Construction Cash Crunch: South Africa’s construction SMEs warn they’re being left behind by slow payment cycles and need working capital that gets them on site fast. AI for Small Business, Actually: Indianapolis firm NevTech AI launched free 30-minute AI strategy sessions for Indiana SMBs, targeting practical workflow automation. Cyber Compliance for EU Makers: ENISA rolled out a single reporting platform to help firms meet the EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting rules. Healthcare Costs Bite SMBs: A report highlights small businesses facing steep healthcare cost hikes that could force painful coverage tradeoffs.
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