AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUK Red-Tape Cuts: Chancellor John Healey says simpler reporting rules and extended tariff suspensions will save firms about £800 million a year, ahead of next week’s Budget. Merchant Technology: Singapore’s Qashier launched a free AI “general manager” for merchants, answering questions about sales, payouts and products; expansion to Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines is planned for November. Digital Growth: South Africa’s University of the Western Cape and Cape Town start-up Lekker.Build helped entrepreneurs create 71 business websites in practical workshops. Business Succession: A new survey warns that more than 60% of small-business owners expect to exit within a decade, putting an estimated $2 trillion at risk. Finance: Nigeria’s Development Bank says it has disbursed ₦1.4 trillion to micro, small and medium-sized firms, supporting 1.6 million jobs. Defence Contracts: The UK Ministry of Defence plans a simpler “front door” to help smaller firms find procurement opportunities by year-end.
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