AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Business Costs: Cork County councillors rejected a proposed 7.5% rise in commercial rates, alongside a higher waiver threshold, leaving the county without an approved budget and facing possible dissolution if no deal is reached within two weeks. Access to Finance: The SBA unveiled iCAP to speed delivery of 7(a) loans, while India’s FISME says proposed GST changes could reduce small businesses’ reporting errors and compliance costs. Market Growth: Malaysia’s Halal Tour is bringing training, certification advice and financing connections to Kedah businesses, with a goal of helping 200 small firms gain halal certification this year. Community Commerce: West Jefferson’s Ole Burley Market is turning a former tobacco warehouse into a shared home for local shops and services. Business Climate: October reports point to steady small-business optimism and stronger hiring, though worker shortages persist.
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