AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEntrepreneurship: A Malaysian caregiver has grown a home-based soursop drink business from batches of 50–100 bottles to about 3,000 a month, with support from Bank Muamalat’s iTEKAD programme helping fund equipment and stock. Business Support: ProvidusUnity Bank graduated more than 100 Nigerian entrepreneurs from a programme covering finance, operations and growth planning. Access to Finance: FedEx and Stripe have teamed up to expand financing options for small businesses. Disaster Aid: The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a loan outreach center for businesses and residents recovering from flooding in Indiana. Costs: Eligible PG&E small-business customers will automatically receive a $36.18 California Climate Credit on October bills. Local Pressures: Newport’s city centre has more than 40 vacant units across Commercial Street and Friars Walk, underscoring the strain on high-street businesses.
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