AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCost-of-living squeeze: Sri Lanka’s everyday bills are rising faster than pay, keeping workers stuck in a “constant financial squeeze” as the country tries to stabilize. Independent business fallout: In the UK, Manny’s Market in Oxton shut “with immediate effect,” blaming supplier costs, energy bills, VAT, staffing costs, inflation, and falling footfall—while a village shop in picturesque Oxton says losses were “catastrophic.” Consumer rights in banking: Public-interest groups are pushing back hard on Bank of America’s new forced arbitration terms for online/mobile banking disputes, arguing it blocks court access and jury trials starting May 18. Rural entrepreneurship push: Wisconsin’s Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference drew nearly 200 leaders to build rural startup ecosystems. SMB hiring/skills: Roanoke Rapids launched a free youth entrepreneurship program (WaveMakers) for 7th–12th graders, ending with a real marketplace vending chance. Payments upgrade: PayModum is buying Floid to expand instant online bank payments for US merchants.
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