AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDisaster Readiness: Filipino micro and small businesses can use a free UN-backed online assessment to spot resilience gaps and prepare for disruptions, including El Niño risks. SMB Cybersecurity: Bahrain’s NCSC and BNET have partnered to strengthen cybersecurity support for small and midsize firms. Customer Service: Missed calls are costing small businesses customers, while new reports say people want AI receptionists to disclose they’re automated. The takeaway: use AI to handle inquiries, but make the handoff clear and keep trust front and center. Holiday Sales: Small businesses are forecast to capture a record $118 billion in holiday spending, putting customer experience and reliable service in focus as the shopping rush nears. AI and Online Reach: Meta’s updated AI-scraping terms could affect how small firms’ content is used, adding another reason to review platform policies and protect customer-facing material.
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