AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHoliday Sales: A new forecast says 29% of shoppers plan to use AI to research gifts and compare prices, while 64% want screen-free, nostalgic presents. Small retailers can prepare by making prices, shipping deadlines and return policies easy for shoppers and AI tools to find, and bundling gifts around experiences. Cash Flow: Kenya approved Sh23.74 billion in verified government bills, prioritizing smaller suppliers and MSMEs; the national chamber says payouts must be fast-tracked to ease pressure on businesses. Policy Support: Jammu and Kashmir’s draft 2026–35 industrial policy proposes easier compliance and support for struggling MSMEs, though key incentives would mainly go to new units. Access to Contracts: Bahrain’s Tender Board and Al Baraka Islamic Bank agreed to help SMEs secure financing and guarantees needed to bid for government work. Local Tax Relief: Reading, Massachusetts, is weighing a proposal that could eliminate personal property tax bills for more than 400 small businesses.
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