AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Staffing: A U.S. survey found 60% of small businesses using AI can handle more work without adding staff. Skipped hires were more common than AI-related layoffs. SME Finance: Kenyan banks extended Sh424.67 billion in new small-business loans through September, 30% more than they lent during all of 2025. But 10 lenders accounted for 91% of the total. Succession Planning: A new guide for Michigan business owners urges them to plan years ahead; about half of businesses there reportedly have no formal succession plan. Public Contracts: The U.S. aims to double federal contracting goals for veteran-owned businesses, from 5% to 10% in fiscal 2027. Specialist Growth: SMEs seeking pharmaceutical freight work are advised to build expertise in areas such as clinical trials and temperature-controlled shipments, rather than compete head-on with multinationals.
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