AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTax Backlash Fallout: Australia’s CGT carve-outs are being softened after a backlash, with the small-business exemption threshold lifted to $10m and a new startup concession floated—good news for owners who were already pausing spending. Cost Pressure: UK small businesses say supplier costs and energy bills are forcing price hikes again, with 82% bracing for more increases. SME Growth in Defense: Canada’s BDC study warns of a “three-speed” defence ramp-up, where some SMEs are scaling while others struggle with procurement, compliance, and financing. Local Business Survival: Kenya traders report shrinking sales as transport costs and stock prices rise, with limited affordable credit adding strain. AI Skills for SMEs: Sage, Google and Multiverse are teaming up in the North East to help small firms build practical AI skills. Finance Access: Funding Circle completes its 10th SME loan securitisation, backing more lending to UK small businesses. Cyber Risk: ESET details how the ransomware-as-a-service gang Gentlemen uses EDR-killing tools to disrupt security. Energy/Water Tension: A proposed Imperial Valley data center faces a water-rights fight after a lawsuit seeks major Colorado River withdrawals.
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