AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSME Expansion & Services: Duracan is opening a second environmental testing site in Steinbach, Manitoba, adding local access to water, soil, asbestos, mold and radon testing—plus technicians who can collect samples at customers’ homes. Local Business & Costs: St. Petersburg is weighing expanded residential permit parking zones as growth along transit corridors strains parking for residents and nearby businesses. Tech for Small Firms: AUAU Technology launched a global sports-and-fitness studio management SaaS (booking, payments, CRM) aimed at gyms and studios. Digital Compliance: The UK’s Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live for some sole traders and landlords, with quarterly updates due starting in summer 2026. Energy Bills: A new guide breaks down energy procurement basics for SMEs, warning that “lowest unit rate” can still mean higher total bills. IP Protection: A piece argues blockchain can speed up and cheapen proof-of-creation for IP, though enforcement still needs legal action. Cyber Safety: Local businesses are being urged to treat phishing as the top threat and use backups plus verified contact channels. Business Disruption: A cafe in liquidation is being sold as a going concern, with trade creditors and licensing issues shaping what happens next. Policy & Relief: California wildfire relief spending is under scrutiny, with much money still unused or diverted.
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