AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMerchant Finance: PayPal says a bank charter could help it expand lending and other financial services for its millions of merchant clients, including small businesses and sole proprietors. Service Disruptions: Microsoft services including Outlook, Teams and Copilot faced a global outage, with signs of recovery. The disruption highlighted how dependent businesses are on these tools to communicate with customers and staff. Holiday Sales: Small-business sales momentum is accelerating into the holiday season, as more consumers say they plan to shop small. Cybersecurity: The U.S. House passed a bill aimed at shielding small businesses from cyber threats posed by foreign adversaries, including North Korea.
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