AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI and Operations: Pax8 says small businesses are building AI faster than they can establish governance, highlighting the need to pair adoption with clear oversight. Economic Outlook: A Morris County Chamber breakfast will examine the forces shaping the 2027 economy, while a separate survey found only 26% of small firms expect to grow in the final quarter of 2026; overall SME sentiment eased but the outlook remained stable. Costs and Credit: High diesel prices are squeezing restaurants, and the SBA has started its new fiscal year with tighter credit access. Rising small-group health insurance premiums are another pressure on employers. Growth and Markets: A tax cut for small enterprises is being described as a key step toward growth, while new initiatives aim to help SMEs reach global markets, including through skills and technology support in Ghana and a tourism-industry target to empower one million small firms.
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