AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSME Seed Funding: Papua New Guinea’s Greenpreneurs program handed 11 SMEs about K22,000 each to build climate-resilient businesses after coaching on planning and investor readiness. Clean Energy & Skills: NASENI expanded Lagos residents’ practical options via clean cookstoves, solar home systems, and training tied to jobs and maintenance skills. Local Business Growth Programs: Maui Chamber of Commerce and BizFlixTalk launched a subsidized six-week Business Expansion Blueprint (Sept. 22–Oct. 27) for up to ~20 entrepreneurs. Franchising Push: Happy Pops, a family gelato/yoghurt pop maker, opened its first franchise in Toowoomba as it scales beyond its Queensland base. Payments Cost Relief: CommBank said it’s cutting merchant fees and ending card surcharging from Oct. 1, easing costs for small retailers. Online Fraud Warning: Australia’s ACCC warned AI is helping scammers create convincing “ghost” stores, urging shoppers to verify legitimacy. Tourism & Business Impact: Asheville hosted G20 finance talks, with locals debating whether recovery spending is reaching small businesses. Small Business Hiring vs AI: A study found many owners won’t replace staff with AI due to loyalty and relationships—creating a “loyalty payroll” effect. Community Business Support: A Taste of San José del Cabo fundraiser is set to rally local restaurants and auctions for a community shelter.
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