AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUPI Fees Watch: India’s Lok Sabha approved a bill that could let banks and payment service providers charge a merchant discount rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, shifting the long-standing zero-MDR setup and raising questions for small merchants about new payment costs. SMB Funding & Cash Flow: C-Suite2Go launched BusinessWiser™ aimed at helping owner-led product businesses strengthen cash flow and decision-making, while Rochester Institute of Technology’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship runs a pitch contest awarding $25,000 to help regional entrepreneurs become investment-ready. Local Business Support: FEMA warned storm-affected residents to watch for scams tied to disaster assistance, including fake inspector calls and payment emails. Customer Experience Tools: Text (from the LiveChat team) won Retail Technology Solution of the Year for turning customer conversations into revenue signals, and Vmake Labs rebranded to help small businesses create viral social product videos. Workplace & Growth Signals: Club Pilates hit 1,500 studios worldwide, a reminder that franchising and brand systems keep expanding even as SMBs chase better customer engagement.
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