AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCustomer Access: Meta account suspensions are costing small businesses bookings and ad control. One wedding photographer says Meta charged $1,319 for ads he couldn’t pause and estimates he lost more than $6,000 in bookings while trying to restore his account. Sales Pressure: Australian small-business sales grew 5.2% in the September quarter, below the 7.8% long-term average. Retail and hospitality were weaker still, as higher costs and cautious customers weigh on spending. Fees and Trust: Iowa’s attorney general sued Toast, alleging deceptive practices and hidden fees hurt small restaurants. Local Footfall: A proposed Sunday market in Rayleigh is on hold until its business case and consultation with existing traders are addressed. Customer Protections: California regulators approved a $7.7 million settlement with Southern California Edison over improper deposit requests from residential and small-business customers.
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