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AGP Executive Report

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Cost Pressures: Fuel prices are squeezing small firms: an Irish operator with 10 vans says its monthly bill has risen by €1,500–€2,000 since March, while a Minnesota lawmaker is urging temporary tax relief on diesel. Hiring & Growth: US small-business hiring is slowing as qualified applicants remain scarce, and just 26% of firms forecast growth in the final quarter of 2026. Policy & Support: Australia delayed its planned tax-office credit-card payment ban until June 30, 2027, after small-business backlash. Malaysia is offering grants of up to RM5,000 to help businesses obtain halal certification. Start-up Help: Wirral’s free Oct. 29 Jump Start event will offer practical advice on cash flow, tax and marketing to start-ups and small firms.

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Oct. 9, 2026

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Polk Drive-Thru Safari Wins Small Business Pitch Contest in York County

Heartland Beat - Nebraska |

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Heartland Beat - Nebraska

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Owned By	Taylor & Jessica Siebert
Year Founded	2010
Website	heartlandbeat.com
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Nebraska, Henderson
Owner Country	United States

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Small Biz Admin Opens Nominations for National Small Business Week 2027

The Carolinian Newspaper - North Carolina |

Owner: Paul R. Jervay, Jr. info about owner

The Carolinian Newspaper - North Carolina

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Owned By	Paul R. Jervay, Jr.
Year Founded	1939
Website	https://caro.news/
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

Small Business Charter and LSBU Business School host ministerial roundtable

London Post |

Owner: Mathetes Chihwai info about owner

London Post

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Owned By	Mathetes Chihwai through 2Trom Media Group Ltd
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://london-post.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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Malaysia Offers Grants of Up to RM5,000 to Help Small Businesses Obtain Halal Certification

Shia Waves |

Owner: Imam Hussein Media Group info about owner

Shia Waves

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Owned By	Imam Hussein Media Group (Sheikh Mustafa Mohammad General Supervisor)
Year Founded	2012
Website	shiawaves.com
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Iraq, Karbala
Owner Country	Iraq

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Small business owner follows blueprint for info security

Olean Times Herald - New York |

Owner: Perrotto Family info about owner

Olean Times Herald - New York

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Owned By	Perrotto Family through Community Media Group & Bradford Publishing
Year Founded	1860
Website	www.oleantimesherald.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, Olean
Owner Country	United States

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Heidi Ann Shadel | No easy decisions: Why small businesses are spending more carefully

Cumberland Times-News - Maryland |

Owner: Retirement Systems of Alabama info about owner

Cumberland Times-News - Maryland

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Owned By	Retirement Systems of Alabama through CNHI, LLC
Year Founded	1877
Website	www.times-news.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Cumberland
Owner Country	United States

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day; God, Family, Work; Why Women Executives Are Leaving Corporate America; STAR Method Tips for Job Applicants; and QuickBooks for Small Businesses

Village Voice News |

Owner: Morris Wilson info about owner

Village Voice News

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Owned By	Morris Wilson
Year Founded	2021
Website	https://villagevoicenews.com/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Guyana, Georgetown
Owner Country	Guyana

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11 hours ago

Mescher family receives small business award

Le Mars Daily Sentinel - Iowa |

Owner: Wagner Family info about owner

Le Mars Daily Sentinel - Iowa

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Owned By	Wagner Family through Iowa Information Media Group
Year Founded	1871
Website	www.nwestiowa.com
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Le Mars
Owner Country	United States

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