AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTax Relief: Batangas City will exempt existing and future EV-charging stations from local business and property taxes for five years, aiming to encourage investment in cleaner transport. Funding Access: Nigeria’s SMEDAN and Zoho opened applications for digital credits to help 25,000 small businesses access business software and training. Local Costs: Cork County councillors failed to pass a budget after rejecting a proposed increase in commercial rates; a counterproposal included a higher waiver threshold to ease the burden on smaller firms. Tourism Recovery: Businesses in earthquake-hit Pedasí, Panama, are struggling without visitors. Local tour operators are sharing trips and seeking a six-month suspension of Isla Iguana entry fees, along with tourism promotion and road repairs. Small-Business Oversight: Watchdogs say billions in small-business awards were misspent as the SBA expands eligibility. Family Business: Beedle’s Chippy, a County Durham family business operating since 1991, is on the market for £485,000 after expanding to five locations. Price Pressure: U.S. inflation rose 0.4% in October, more than expected, keeping pressure on household and business budgets.
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