AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSMB Policy & Costs: Australia’s card-surcharge ban is backfiring for small merchants, with new fees still showing up and owners warning they can’t absorb the added costs. Customer Experience & Reviews: A new review study says product search problems are hurting industrial ecommerce conversion, pushing SMBs to fix how customers find and evaluate products. AI for Small Business: Meta is expanding its Muse AI agent for small businesses, aiming to connect with tools like Shopify and QuickBooks to help with day-to-day work. Local Commerce: Country Pickin’ Farms opened a new farmers market-style shop in Halifax County and is gearing up for a fall festival with local vendors and free food. Small Business Growth: Idaho ranks No. 2 nationwide for small business growth, adding 1,595 new businesses and showing where entrepreneurship is accelerating. Business Community: The Morris County Chamber will host an NJDOT transportation update focused on projects that support regional economic growth. Legal/Investor Alerts: Multiple class-action deadlines were flagged for investors in companies including GoDaddy, DICK’s Sporting Goods, and Doximity.
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