AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPolicy and Costs: Malaysia’s 2027 budget promises targeted tax relief for smaller businesses facing rising costs, while focusing on productivity and investment. Credit and Support: The SBA began its new fiscal year with tighter lending standards, even as it invests nearly $5 million in centers for veteran entrepreneurs. North Carolina is also offering $2 million in grants for innovative small businesses. Payments: Australia delayed a planned ban on credit-card payments to the tax office until June 2027 after small-business backlash, preserving the payment option for another year. Local Business Relief: New York City council members are moving to fund small businesses hurt by roadway construction; Maryland separately awarded $400,000 to 38 businesses along the Purple Line. Outlook: Just 26% of small firms forecast growth in the final quarter of 2026, and more than a third of Ontario restaurants cite weaker consumer spending as a top threat. Small businesses adopting AI, however, report greater optimism about growth, revenue and hiring.
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