AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSmall-Business Leadership: Madison Main Street named Aimee Steinhardt-Duysen executive director. Her background includes running a business and leading an entrepreneurship center. People Management: A Guam HR guide recommends a simple three-step discipline process: document a private verbal warning, issue a written warning, then consider separation. Hiring and Payroll: ADP advises owners to examine overtime patterns, staffing gaps and revenue before adding payroll; rising labor costs are already pushing many small businesses to make changes. AI Skills: Goldman Sachs is putting $500 million into small-business AI training through four labs, as surveys show adoption is rising but technical expertise remains a hurdle. Rising Costs: Minnesota small-group health insurance premiums could increase 10% to 21% in 2027, adding pressure on employers and workers.
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