AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHiring and Retention: Australian small-business hiring rose 0.8% in September after three flat months, but wage growth cooled as owners prioritised job security and held on to staff. Payments and Costs: Australia delayed the tax office’s planned credit-card payment ban until June 2027 after small-business backlash; the cost of accepting card payments remains a concern. Malaysia’s SME Agenda: Budget 2027 puts local enterprise growth among its priorities, with billions earmarked for domestic investment and startup financing. A proposed e-commerce bill would also tighten oversight of foreign platforms amid local traders’ concerns. Workforce Flexibility: Ireland’s Small Firms Association says hybrid work policies must fit smaller teams and businesses with limited HR capacity, while urging the government to cut administrative burdens. Funding Opportunities: Innovate UK opened a £5 million battery innovation competition for SMEs, with applications due November 25. Huber Heights, Ohio, also has $150,000 in business and nonprofit grants available; applications close October 16. Microbusiness Security: UK experts warn that combining AI tools, freelancers and outsourced services without clear accountability can leave microbusinesses exposed to security and compliance risks.
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