AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHoliday Sales: Small-business sales momentum is accelerating into the holiday season, with nearly 1,000 independent bookstores set to join Indies First on Nov. 28. The nationwide event aims to draw shoppers to local stores. Outage Risks: Microsoft’s global disruption knocked out Outlook and other services, leaving small businesses among those affected and underscoring the need for backup plans when essential tools fail. Funding and Finance: PayPal says a bank charter could expand lending to its millions of merchant clients, including small businesses and sole proprietors. Cybersecurity: The U.S. House passed legislation aimed at shielding small businesses from cyber threats linked to foreign adversaries. Disaster Recovery: A Los Angeles recovery playbook calls for better-coordinated financing after the wildfires, noting that microbusinesses and low-income households were often left out of existing aid.
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