AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFinance Rules: California has enacted a licensing regime for commercial financing providers and brokers. From July 2028, they generally must be licensed; covered agreements could be unenforceable from January 2028 if providers have not applied. Funding: FedNor is providing nearly C$5 million for Northern Ontario business support, including C$3.2 million for women-led businesses and C$1.05 million for business services and lending. Separately, Sterling Bank and Cascador launched a $200 million fund to expand SME credit. Family Businesses: Australia’s proposed trust-tax changes could leave small family firms facing costly restructuring, a higher tax rate or less flexibility over distributions. Growth & Resilience: A Canadian survey finds 78% of entrepreneurs are focused on growth despite uncertainty, while a separate report says more than half of U.S. small businesses face cyberattacks. Skills: Fredericksburg’s chamber is offering free, hands-on AI training to help local businesses apply the technology in daily operations.
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