AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSMB Financial Discipline: MTN Ghana’s webinar urged SMEs to separate revenue from profit, track cash flow, and avoid dipping into business funds for personal spending. Local Business Recognition: Maui’s Chamber opened nominations for the 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards (100 or fewer employees), while the Three Rivers Chamber highlighted member businesses and added a youth entrepreneur membership. AP Automation for Controllers: Brex shared practical steps to automate invoice coding in accounts payable to reduce month-end errors and strengthen close-cycle controls. Community-Led Growth: Patchwork & Purl in Greencastle is building repeat customers through classes and maker community, not just supplies. Policy & Compliance Watch: The IRS plans tougher action on nonfilers, and the EU AI Act’s enforcement is pushing marketers toward compliance-heavy tactics (including watermarking). Defense Supplier Access: The Pentagon’s Secure Space Network will deploy about 50 mobile SCIFs to expand classified workspace access for more defense suppliers. Payments Pressure: Swipe fees are rising fast, and lawmakers are pushing the Credit Card Competition Act to ease costs for small retailers and restaurants.
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