AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPeople Management: A study finds 72% of people handling HR at small businesses have felt unqualified in a high-stakes situation, highlighting the strain on lean teams. Advice on offering retirement benefits without stretching budgets points to another challenge: retaining staff affordably. Cost Pressures: Rising inventory and labor costs are squeezing small firms, while Latino business owners report added disruption: 60% surveyed by UnidosUS say immigration enforcement has hurt their business through lost customers or workforce problems. Digital Tools: Homebase has launched an AI assistant for scheduling and payroll, while Google is rolling out Gemini tools to help small businesses save time. Local Growth: A Queens bar turned marathon-day crowds into its biggest business day of the year; research found spending at bars and restaurants along the route rises 22%.
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