AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHoliday Spending: Small businesses could capture a record $118 billion this season, as shoppers plan to spend more and 76% of owners expect higher sales than last year. Health Costs: North Dakota approved 2027 small-group insurance rate increases averaging 9.5% to 18.34%, adding to the cost pressures facing employers. AI Skills: Lagos’s LSETF and Canva plan to train 5,000 businesses in AI, while experts say the technology can help smaller firms compete with larger rivals. Credit and Growth: UK neobanks are targeting a growing small-business lending market, and Singapore SMEs remain expansion-minded despite an uneven outlook. Main Street Mood: A September NFIB survey found U.S. small-business optimism dipped, underscoring continued uncertainty for owners.
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