AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSMB Support at the Point of Sale: Malaysia’s KUSKOP MADANI Sales (JMK) is turning discount shopping into a one-stop help desk, with 12 agencies on-site for EPF, PERKESO, tax and welfare checks—so small businesses and customers can handle paperwork while they buy. Local Safety for Shops: Warwickshire police say a small dedicated team helped cut shop theft in Nuneaton and Bedworth by 50% (Jan to May) and delivered 890 outcomes in 2025/26, aiming to protect shop workers and keep costs down. Food Biz Incubator: Mesa, Arizona approved a 10-year lease for a downtown food hall incubator, giving new restaurateurs shared kitchens, classrooms and production space to build resilient small businesses. Credit Rules for Government Contractors: The SBA proposed changes to its 8(a) program that would drop race-based presumptions for individually owned firms, while keeping entity-owned eligibility rules for tribes and Native entities. Tax Pressure on Businesses: Pakistan’s Budget 2026-27 leans harder on penalties for tax non-compliance, targeting evasion with tougher enforcement. Tech for MSMEs: India plans a Rs170 crore technology centre in Gaya, Bihar, to boost MSME manufacturing services, training and advisory support. Small Business Cashflow Mood: A UK report says nearly 250 bank branches are set to close in 2026, adding friction for local firms that rely on high-street banking.
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