AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSMB Cash-Flow Pressure Hits Policy: The UK moves to crack down on late payments with a proposed 60-day cap on payment terms for large firms, mandatory late-payment interest (8% above the Bank of England base rate), and a ban on construction retentions—aimed at stopping the hours-long chase that can shut small firms down. AI + Cloud Retail Momentum: New market forecasts peg cloud retail at $216.2B by 2032, powered by AI, SaaS, and e-commerce—another signal that small retailers will keep getting pushed toward cloud-first operations. Cybersecurity for Small Business: A Paducah chamber seminar spotlights AI-enabled scams and urges clear internal rules plus insurance and basic protections. Local Infrastructure Bottlenecks: In Trinidad, the Chaguanas chamber is pushing for an east-west overpass to relieve chronic congestion. Cross-Border Payments: Canada–Nigeria transfers keep growing on migration and education demand, with more interest in faster, more transparent digital rails. Tech for SMBs: Singapore refreshes its retail digital plan to help 2,000+ SME retailers adopt AI.
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