AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCybersecurity: New NIST draft guidance urges small firms to treat cyber threats as a business risk, not just an IT problem. That matters especially for owner-only businesses, which make up most of the U.S. small-business sector. Trader Support: Ghana’s SSNIT plans to document traders displaced by beachfront demolitions and find some space in a planned African market before Christmas. Customer Reach: Kenyan small-business owners are removing WhatsApp usernames, concerned customers may struggle to call or make quick enquiries when sellers are offline or out of data. Reputation: A Brooklyn shop’s public dispute with Kelly Clarkson escalated into a wave of social media comments and reviews, underscoring how quickly a customer-service complaint can spread. Payment Costs: Australia’s debate over card surcharges continues, with Labor now saying banks—not small businesses—should bear the costs, after owners warned a ban could add to their expenses.
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