AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSME Funding Crunch: Kenya’s MSMEs need about Sh4tn in financing, but banks supply only Sh700bn—leaving a Sh3.3tn gap and pushing calls for faster, less-collateral-heavy lending. Local Business Support: Evansville is hosting “Doing Business with the City of Evansville” to help small-to-medium firms win contracts and navigate procurement. Entrepreneurship Programs: Loudoun’s Launch Loudoun runs free June workshops on finding retail space, securing funding, and women-focused networking. Regulatory Pressure on Startups: Stellenbosch suspended GoNow scooters after minors were injured; the municipality says e-scooters are illegal on roads and sidewalks. Payments & Accounting Growth: Stub’s accounting software is partnering with Yoco to reach 200,000 merchants, aiming to scale beyond spreadsheet-style bookkeeping. Late Payment Risk: Lancashire’s KeyPlus claims unpaid invoices totaling £465k from the county council, escalating a late-payment dispute to the Small Business Commissioner. Tourism Demand: Aruba reported stay-over arrivals up 9.6% through April, a direct tailwind for local operators.
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