AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGovt Contracts Push: New Zealand’s Labour says it will make it easier for small businesses to bid for government work, aiming for 15% of annual contracts to go to SMEs, breaking up big deals, and cutting paperwork by improving tax admin and reducing repeated information requests via a single business number. Local Business Access: Lagos State ordered total clearance of the Lagos–Badagry international highway, warning traders and users not to obstruct traffic so businesses can operate in an orderly, regulated environment. SME Finance Boost: Greece’s Hellenic Development Bank says an EU certification could unlock up to €5B in SME lending, with cheaper financing and stronger guarantees as priorities. Construction Cost Pressure: Nigeria’s construction sector is still getting squeezed by inflation and exchange-rate swings that are invalidating project quotes and forcing delays, hitting profitability for contractors and suppliers. Tax Relief Moment: South Carolina’s tax-free weekend is driving a noticeable bump for local retailers, with some reporting roughly double foot traffic. Tech for SMBs: Oracle and Google Cloud are integrating Gemini AI into Oracle apps to help small businesses automate tasks and improve decision-making inside familiar workflows. Disaster Hit: A flash flood in East Brainerd wiped out inventory at a locally owned golf cart business, with insurance not covering the damage.
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