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AGP Executive Report

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Financing: SBA 7(a) lending reached a five-year high, with more growth going to larger loans and business acquisitions. In Canada, new data warn that cash-flow and funding gaps could force small firms to cut jobs or close. Tax and Red Tape: Ottawa says its coming federal budget will tackle small-business tax challenges, as companies call for simpler rules. Payments: The FTC sued point-of-sale provider Toast over alleged false claims and hidden fees. Australia’s surcharge ban also shows card-processing costs may still feed into prices. Credit Access: Pakistan’s prime minister ordered regulators to act against banks missing lending targets; SME financing stood at Rs1.148 trillion, but the government wants loans to reach businesses faster. Farm Finance: Solar-powered irrigation could help smallholders manage unreliable rains, but access to financing remains a barrier.

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America’s Small Businesses Are Playing a Dangerous Tax Game | Opinion

Newsweek |

Owner: Johnathan Davis & Dev Pragad info about owner

Newsweek

Left-wing

Owned By	Johnathan Davis & Dev Pragad
Year Founded	1933
Website	https://www.newsweek.com/
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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Celebrating Small Business Week with annual trade show

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Owner: Stewart Grant info about owner

Grant Haven Media

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Owned By	Stewart Grant through Grant Haven Media
Year Founded	2017
Website	www.granthaven.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, St. Marys
Owner Country	Canada

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How small business owners can spot and stop friendly fraud

Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho |

Owner: Hagadone Family info about owner

Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho

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Owned By	Hagadone Family through Hagadone Corporation & Hagadone Media Group
Year Founded	1965
Website	https://bonnercountydailybee.com/
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Idaho, Sandpoint
Owner Country	United States

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Bryan Yu: B.C. small business confidence slumps in October

Times Colonist |

Owner: Madison Venture Corp. info about owner

Times Colonist

Center-left

Owned By	Madison Venture Corp. through Glacier Media
Year Founded	1980
Website	https://www.timescolonist.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Victoria
Owner Country	Canada

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Labor’s Riverton MP spends nearly entire salary on electorate expenses

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Owner: Nine Entertainment info about owner

Waterloo Marshall Courier - Wisconsin

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Owned By	Nine Entertainment (Mike Sneesby, CEO)
Year Founded	2008
Website	www.watoday.com.au
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Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Australia, Perth
Owner Country	Australia

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When money appears out of nowhere: How small businesses can spot and stop payment scams

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Owner: Future PLC info about owner

TechRadar Pro

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Owned By	Future PLC through Future US LLC
Year Founded	2012
Website	www.techradar.com/pro
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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SBA Achieves Record $100 Billion in Support for Small Businesses Despite Shutdown

Small Business Trends |

Owner: Leland McFarland info about owner

Small Business Trends

Neutral

Owned By	Leland McFarland through Small Business Trends LLC
Year Founded	2003
Website	smallbiztrends.com
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Naples
Owner Country	United States

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‘In the trenches’: Wisconsin’s struggling small businesses could turn a Trump ally’s district blue

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Owner: The Scott Trust info about owner

The Guardian

Center-left

Owned By	The Scott Trust through Guardian Media Group
Year Founded	1959
Website	theguardian.com
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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