AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTechnology Resilience: Microsoft’s global Outlook, Teams and Copilot outage disrupted businesses and exposed dependence on a few digital services. One estimate put economic losses near $16 billion, while warning that many small firms lack cyber insurance for provider failures. Holiday Sales: Small-business sales rose 2.3% year over year in October, the strongest gain since July 2025, as average spending per transaction climbed 3.5%. But foot traffic remained down 1.2%, a reminder that stronger spending isn’t reaching every shop through more visits. AI for SMBs: Hatz AI raised $24 million to help small and midsize businesses adopt AI through managed-service providers, which could give firms access to tools and support without building in-house teams. Business Outlook: U.S. small-business optimism held steady in October as uncertainty eased, though a broader SME sentiment survey found the outlook remained cautious. Owner Support: A Minnesota nonprofit is offering free bilingual workshops and hands-on coaching to emerging Latino business owners, including help with digital marketing and AI.
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