AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorkforce Support: A new government-backed hub will help businesses support working parents, offering SMEs a potential resource as they compete for staff. Small-Business Banking: Sage is partnering with Adyen and Mastercard to offer small businesses business accounts and debit cards. Faster Loans: The SBA’s new iCAP platform aims to speed up delivery of 7(a) loans, a key source of financing for small firms. Women’s Access to Capital: The IFC is promoting data-driven lending to help women-owned businesses secure financing. AI Readiness: A new report warns that SMBs and mid-market companies are adopting AI faster than they can build governance and skills to use it safely. Thin Cash Buffers: Bluevine finds many small businesses are heading into 2027 with only two weeks of cash on hand, leaving little room for delays or unexpected costs. Everyday Efficiency: A WhatsApp-based bookkeeping tool aims to simplify record-keeping for small businesses.
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