AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSME Support & Local Tech: Currys opened a business hub inside its Watford store, offering one-to-one advice, flexible payments, and tailored tech help for local SMEs facing rising costs. Rural Entrepreneurship: NABARD and NSDC launched Gramodyam to train and back rural entrepreneurs across India, targeting skill-building, mentorship, and market access for agribusiness and village enterprises. SME Finance (Global): The OPEC Fund approved a $50m loan to Viet Nam’s SeABank to expand lending to MSMEs and fund climate projects like energy efficiency, rooftop solar, and electric mobility. Cybersecurity for Small Firms: A new warning highlights that cyber attacks never truly pause during conflict, with most activity hidden from the public—an urgent reminder for SMBs to harden defenses. Hiring & AI at Work: A study finds many Gen Z workers feel “AI guilt,” with some using AI without permission, raising the risk of shadow AI in small workplaces. SMB Legal/Policy Pressure: Pennsylvania businesses are bracing for upheaval as video game terminals face a deadline that could make them illegal unless lawmakers act. Channel Growth in Cyber: N-able named cybersecurity sales leader Russell Rosa as Chief Revenue Officer to accelerate partner-led growth.
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