AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoAI Adoption: Philippine experts say many small and midsize firms still find AI costly or hard to use, and don’t know where to begin. A Manila forum connected businesses with AI providers, presenting the technology as a way to help people work more efficiently. Small-Business Finance: Guyana’s president urged Bank of Baroda to expand lending to smaller firms, citing up to $10 million in financing for qualifying businesses through the Guyana Development Bank. In India, TPG’s Arka Fincap investment could reach ₹800 crore, with funds intended to expand secured lending that includes small-business loans. Holiday Trading: Visa forecasts U.S. holiday retail sales will rise 4.5%, but shoppers remain value-conscious. Small retailers preparing for Small Business Saturday were advised to offer memorable experiences, not just discounts. Costs and Cash Flow: Stroud businesses stand to benefit from higher rates-relief thresholds: qualifying retail, hospitality and leisure firms could pay no business rates up to £18,000 in rateable value from next April. Meanwhile, a Bluevine report says many small firms are heading into 2027 with cash buffers of just two weeks.
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