AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSMB Lead Gen Reality Check: A new piece breaks down why small businesses get stuck in a feast-or-famine cycle when lead generation isn’t systemized, and what “successful companies” do differently to keep pipelines steady. Halal Certification Push for MSMEs: Malaysia’s Halal Development Corporation is running the Jelajah Halal Malaysia roadshow to help 200 MSMEs get Malaysian Halal Certification, with direct guidance from halal officers. Payments for SMEs Without Bank Accounts: Mastercard, PayMongo and Paymentology launched a virtual prepaid business card so SMEs can fund and use cards in minutes via a wallet—no branch visit or credit line. Local Commerce on Capitol Hill: Hawaiʻi’s “Hawaiʻi on the Hill” brought 90+ businesses and nonprofits to Washington, highlighting small brands and boosting visibility for local operators. Data Center Costs vs. Ratepayer Risk: We Energies and data center developers asked regulators to loosen financial protections tied to data center rates, drawing criticism that families and small businesses could absorb more risk. Last-Minute Booking App: A Newmarket startup, LastMin, is launching to help local service businesses fill same-day cancellations by matching them with nearby customers. Tariff Legal Update: A U.S. appeals court allowed a 10% global baseline tariff to stay in place while challenges continue, a potential cost pressure point for small importers and manufacturers. SME Training for Self-Employment: A Hodeidah detergent-making training course aims to equip participants with skills to launch small businesses with affordable, quality production.
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