AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLate-Payment Crackdown: The UK is moving to cap payment terms at 60 days for large firms, add mandatory interest for late payers, and ban construction retentions—aimed at stopping the daily cash-flow squeeze that pushes small suppliers toward closure. SMB Tax Fight (Australia): Paul Keating and small-business groups are pushing back on Labor’s capital gains tax shift, warning against carve-outs that could “distort” investment—while the government signals it’s listening. Local Business Pressure (Canada): A Canmore survey flags 89 businesses at risk of closing or shrinking, with the biggest pressure points tied to property taxes, housing, commercial rents, childcare, and permits. Startup Funding (Azerbaijan): A 2027–2030 plan sets up a unified digital finance platform to simplify access to concessional lending and state-backed support for MSMEs. Tech for SMEs: Tide says it has crossed 2 million members globally, with India driving fast growth. Community & Growth: Main Street Oakland County earns national Main Street America recognition for downtown revitalization.
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