AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCash Flow: Australia’s latest rate rise is squeezing small firms from both sides: households may spend less while business loans and owners’ mortgages cost more. Revenue at a typical Square seller grew just 3.9% over the year, barely ahead of inflation, and a Bluevine report says small-business cash buffers have fallen to about two weeks. Wage Costs: Soccsksargen, Philippines, approved a 41-peso daily minimum-wage increase, phased in from November and January, covering about 86,815 workers. Funding: The U.S. Small Business Administration says it provided a record $100 billion in support to small businesses despite the government shutdown. Cybersecurity: The UK has cut the cost of its Cyber Essentials scheme by 75%, making a government-backed security check more affordable for small firms.
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