AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVeteran-Owned Businesses: The U.S. SBA has opened National Veterans Small Business Week, recognizing a sector of 1.8 million firms that employs four million people. Access to Finance: India extended its Mudra loan guarantee scheme to 2031, with a ₹5,000 crore fund intended to support ₹12.6 lakh crore in loans; the guarantee fee also falls to 0.75%. South African fintech Yoco secured a $100 million credit line to expand lending to merchants, building on financing already delivered to 40,000 businesses. Digital Payments: HSBC UK and Stripe launched Tap to Pay for small businesses, letting merchants accept contactless payments on a phone. Main Street Outlook: U.S. small-business optimism was nearly unchanged in October, while uncertainty eased; owners still cite inflation, labor shortages and taxes as key pressures. Cybersecurity: A university and private-sector partnership launched a free cybersecurity tool aimed at helping small businesses improve protection.
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