AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSMB Confidence: A TD Small Business Year-End Outlook survey says 85% of owners expect stronger revenue in the rest of 2026 and 62% plan to seek financing before year-end, with more interest in adopting new tech. Disaster Relief: FEMA Individual Assistance is now open for Perry, Morgan and Muskingum counties in Ohio, unlocking grants and SBA low-interest loans for storm damage. Customer Experience & Ops: A report on “Silence Unknown Callers” highlights how call filters can block legitimate customers—an easy fix for small firms relying on phone leads. Financing & Compliance: CredibleLaw published a guide on clearing MCA liens and subordination agreements as new SBA lending procedures took effect Oct. 1, a common refinancing roadblock for SMBs. Local Business Resilience: A Herne Bay shopping arcade is up for sale (~£500k) after decades, with most units still occupied—another reminder that landlords’ decisions shape small business survival. Energy Costs & Jobs: Trinidad and Tobago’s Energy Chamber warns Nutrien’s shutdown could hit jobs, exports and government revenue.
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