AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI for SMEs: Ctrl+Grow launched an AI membership for small and medium businesses with custom tools, pre-built AI workflows, and training for a flat $597/year (capped at 50 founding companies), aiming to replace the “SaaS pile-up.” Tax & compliance: Australia’s ATO published a 30-page 2026 tax-time primer for small businesses, covering expense claims, record-keeping, and payday super ahead of EOFY. Local business support: Palm Beach’s Preservation Foundation rolled out a Community Business Preservation Program with marketing help, lease-negotiation support, and grants/loans for struggling local shops. Funding pressure: A survey found small business owners are strapped for capital but still pushing forward, with home equity sitting at $11.5T as a potential funding source. Policy watch: Ohio paused new sales-tax exemptions for data centers while reviewing costs, drawing mixed reactions from business groups. Community building: Walla Walla Valley Chamber expanded roundtables and a monthly “open community cafe” to connect independent businesses with resources and solutions. Startup ecosystem: Australia returned to the world’s top 10 startup ecosystems, ranking ninth globally after strong 2025 growth. Disaster relief: SBA reminded Hawaii businesses and residents of a June 14 deadline for low-interest disaster loans after severe storms and flooding.
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