AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSmall-Business Finance: Clear, up-to-date bookkeeping helps owners track cash flow and make better decisions, says Canadian accountant Sarah Carlo, who is hosting a practical seminar for small businesses. SME Growth: A fishermen’s cooperative in Johor, Malaysia, earns up to RM5 million a year from cockle farming and wholesale sales; 18 other programme-linked SMEs each report annual revenue above RM300,000. Operating Risks: A planned 13-hour power outage in Ghana’s Ashanti Region could disrupt small businesses including cold stores, barbers and mills, with water-dependent firms also at risk. Financial Health: A study of 162 Indonesian small businesses found that access to accounts and loans does not guarantee stability: only 43% of workers received wages in at least eight of ten months, while many households struggled to afford essentials. Credit Access: Only 18% of Belize’s small businesses have credit, prompting a new $15 million IDB plan to expand access.
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