AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPayment Processing: A Washington settlement requires Riverside Payments and affiliate Cascade Equipment Leasing to pay $600,000 and let small-business clients exit contracts, resolving allegations they misrepresented savings and cancellation terms. Farm Costs: Solar-powered irrigation could help smallholder farmers manage unreliable rain, but financing remains a major barrier to adoption. Women-Owned Businesses: A Balochistan export-readiness program highlights how limited access to markets, transport and business support can keep women entrepreneurs from turning their skills into steady income. Holiday Customers: Bank of America’s survey points to tighter budgets and a shift toward early-to-mid-December shopping, giving small retailers reason to plan for later, more cautious spending. Customer Feedback: Five-minute feedback sessions at the Big Fresno Fair are helping local food entrepreneurs hear directly from customers.
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