AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoSmall-Business Succession: A Sacramento dental lab changed hands through an SBA-backed acquisition, with its name, facility and staff retained. Hiring Pressure: The Law Society says 85% of small law firms see recruitment as their biggest challenge and is urging broader access to solicitor apprenticeships. Compliance Costs: Australian small firms in fields including law, accounting and real estate face added Privacy Act obligations alongside anti-money-laundering rules. Inclusive Finance: Pakistan’s central bank has launched a renewed policy to narrow the gender gap in banking, building on gains in women’s financial access and bank employment. AI Management: Small firms are adopting AI quickly, but reports warn that governance is lagging as many businesses build their own tools. Tax Concerns: Australia’s proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts faces small-business opposition, with firms warning it could complicate asset protection and succession planning.
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