AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRate Pressure: Australia’s rate rise threatens small firms on three fronts: weaker household spending, pricier business loans and higher mortgage repayments. Typical Square seller revenue grew 3.9% over the year, barely ahead of 3.8% inflation. AI Tools: Banks are starting to offer small businesses AI toolkits to handle routine work, while a new report says 93% of small firms expect growth as AI delivers results. Cash Flow: Bluevine reports that many U.S. small businesses have seen cash buffers halve to just two weeks, leaving little room for disruption. Holiday Sales: Small firms risk losing holiday shoppers if they fail to engage customers effectively, even as Fiserv’s index points to sales momentum heading into the season. Borrowing Costs: Kenya’s Treasury is urging banks to lower lending rates, which average 14.4%, as the central bank’s benchmark has fallen to 8.75%—a gap that can constrain business investment. Cybersecurity: Small-business cyber cover is reportedly becoming cheaper and easier to buy, potentially widening access to protection.
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