AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEntrepreneur Support: Brockville’s Small Business Success Forum celebrated 11 Starter Company Plus graduates and recognized local business leaders. Disaster Readiness: Polk County businesses can apply by Nov. 15 for up to $5,000 in disaster-preparation funding; recipients may also qualify for a separate $5,000 recovery grant after a disaster. Access to Capital: New Mexico lawmakers heard that Indigenous entrepreneurs face loan barriers because homes on federal trust land can’t serve as collateral. A proposed pilot would connect owners with funding, training and other support. Skills and Growth: ProvidusUnity Bank graduated more than 100 entrepreneurs from its three-month SME programme, while Nigeria’s Bank of Industry says 15 innovation hubs have supported 9,220 aspiring entrepreneurs and helped create 950 startups. Lower Operating Costs: Nigerian small businesses are turning to solar, batteries and other alternative power to curb fuel costs, extend operating hours and free up money for growth and staff. Workplace Practices: A Guam HR guide recommends a simple, documented three-step discipline process to address employee issues fairly and reduce legal risks without heavy administration.
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