AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSME Finance: Pakistan reports SME lending rose by Rs23 billion to Rs1.137 trillion, with the government aiming to nearly double financing by 2028. New Capital: India approved a Rs10,000-crore SME growth fund to back small businesses, while New Zealand’s proposed plan targets lower compliance costs and easier growth. Local Support: Oregon businesses affected by wildfires and storms can apply for SBA working-capital loans of up to $2 million; Sanibel and Captiva’s low-interest loan program has already deployed more than $960,000 to 11 businesses. Customer Tools: A new point-of-sale system is giving NYC bodegas local price comparisons, though merchants decide whether to change prices. Walmart is also offering Marketplace sellers negotiated shipping rates through ShipStation. Legal Risk: California’s SB 690 limits private lawsuits over website and app tracking claims, easing a source of costly legal exposure for small businesses.
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