AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSME Funding & Growth: DirectLend.AI says it has topped $100M in small-business loan requests from 1,200+ users in its first six months, pitching faster lender matching without a full application. AI for Small Business: Indomitus Group launched indiAccounting, a desktop accounting app for a one-time $249 (with optional indiPayroll), aiming to end subscription “book hostage” pricing. Local Visibility: Leverage Local reports local SEO overhauls drove up to 1,600% more calls for small businesses, pointing to updated Google Business Profiles, neighborhood-specific content, and active review responses. Payments & Commerce: Square became Ladurée Canada’s exclusive commerce platform across all locations, from salons to airport carriages and pop-ups. SME Policy & Regulation: Indiana lawmakers highlighted July 1 changes affecting farmers, small vendors, and stricter age verification for vape sellers. Energy Costs: Massachusetts Senate introduced a plan promising $14B in ratepayer savings by cutting fees and price spikes—an issue hitting small businesses hard. SME Finance Access (Global): RAKBANK’s “She Means Business” program targets women entrepreneurs with AI, leadership, and cash-flow support via a community model.
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