AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMalaysia’s SME funding: Budget 2027 sets aside RM270 million for equity crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending, while support for first-time halal certification aims to help small firms reach wider markets. Payment costs: Sydney business owners warn the card-surcharge ban could cost them thousands a year, with some urging customers to pay cash. Separately, Australia delayed a planned ban on credit-card payments to the tax office until July 2027, giving businesses more time. Main Street investment: Virginia awarded $615,000 for 22 downtown projects, expected to attract more than $230,000 in local funding and support independent businesses. AI skills: A survey cited in new guidance found 84% of companies feel unprepared for AI, despite many already paying for tools; the advice is to train frontline staff as well as managers. Succession planning: Small-business owners are urged to assess whether the next generation can solve future challenges, not just preserve old routines.
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