AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSelf-Employment Squeeze: A Canadian survey finds 53% of self-employed people used credit to cover everyday costs last year, while 23% faced frequent income shortfalls. SME AI: Emirates NBD is turning its talent incubator into a hands-on AI accelerator for Emirati small businesses, with tailored projects in areas such as sales, finance and compliance. Digital Readiness: A study of 189 Philippine MSMEs finds digital skills and financial literacy help businesses turn digital finance into better management, efficiency and resilience. Hiring Pressure: B.C. small-business confidence dropped in October; weak demand was the top growth constraint, and nearly one in five firms planned full-time staff cuts. Access to Finance: IFC is investing $100 million in Banque du Caire’s IPO to support expanded business lending; the bank aims to more than double the number of customers it finances by 2030. Skills Pipeline: Google’s new Africa learning platform offers digital and AI training, targeting three million learners by 2030, including entrepreneurs.
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