AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSmall Retailers: Malaysia’s sundry-goods merchants welcomed a proposed 1-point SME tax-rate cut and new financing, but say weak enforcement against contraband cigarettes is still costing legal shops customers. AI Opportunity: An Australian report estimates broad AI use could add $136,000 in annual productivity per small or midsize business; 94% of firms already using it reported gains, though adoption remains limited. Cybersecurity: Critical flaws in PHP prompted website shutdowns and urgent patching. The software underpins many small-business sites, making swift updates important. Digital Commerce: Pakistani neighborhood shops and food businesses are taking orders online, helping merchants reach customers beyond their immediate areas without the cost of opening branches. Payment Costs: Visa is lowering interchange fees for eligible Canadian small businesses from Oct. 24, but a separate fee increase next April could offset some savings. Funding: The U.S. SBA announced $5.3 million to expand support for women entrepreneurs.
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