AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Growth: Ghana’s new ICC–TikTok Digital Commerce Labs will train SMEs in online marketing and sales, with officials urging businesses to use digital platforms to reach international customers. AI for Main Street: Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says AI could help small businesses rather than replace their software providers, though investors remain unsure how that opportunity will generate revenue. New Customers: A Temu survey found 47% of participating Korean sellers gained new customer groups, while 58% reported higher sales or revenue. Funding Access: Bizcap secured a $175 million facility to expand funding for US and Canadian small businesses; separately, Inditex committed $50 million to an IFC fund offering suppliers lower-cost financing for energy upgrades. Business Conditions: Scotland’s small builders reported stronger workloads than firms elsewhere in the UK, but rising materials costs and skills shortages are squeezing growth.
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