AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSME Lending Pressure: Australian lender Banjo Loans says more SMEs are borrowing just to “keep the lights on,” with BOQ’s Kaz Carter pointing to cost inflation and fragile consumer demand squeezing cashflow. AI for Credit Access: The Philippines’ DICT and Land Bank will build AI-enabled digital tools to help micro, small and medium firms prove creditworthiness and streamline loan applications. AI Business Tools Spend: Microsoft is funding a new $2.5B unit to help companies deploy AI in day-to-day work, a reminder that implementation support is becoming a product. SMB Tech for Growth: Salesforce launched an AI-powered SMB Growth Kit in India bundling Agentforce Sales, Slack and Tableau for faster rollout via partners. Energy Transition Funding: Australia’s ARENA opened a $10m co-investment fund for small manufacturers (under 200 staff) to cut emissions via practical electrification projects. Local Business Reality Checks: A severe storm wrecked vendor tents at Michigan’s Armada Lavender Festival, while Chicago Dance Supply is closing after 23 years, citing high rent and thin margins. Operations & Compliance Help: Saudi’s Haseem released free Arabic/English accounting calculators and document templates ahead of the 31 July VAT filing deadline.
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