AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI for SMBs: A new wave of tools is pushing small businesses from “trying AI” to actually using it—BT launched “AI from BT” with an always-on AI receptionist plus an adoption hub, while a separate report says AI use among individuals and enterprises in Türkiye doubled in 2026 (with small firms still lagging). Marketing tech for local operators: ImpactFactory.ai added Connected TV buying to its AI marketing platform, letting small and local businesses launch targeted TV campaigns by ZIP with budgets starting at $100. SME finance pressure: Aldermore is reviewing its invoice-finance business, with reports of a major cut to smaller facilities; and in the U.S., legislators and independent restaurants are challenging the proposed Sysco–Restaurant Depot merger at the FTC. Funding & growth support: Visa backed Sri Lanka’s Scale Up 2.0 SME forum to help firms scale via digital commerce and secure payments; and Portland’s Avenue Foundation is funding BIPOC-owned businesses with grants plus coaching. Local business resilience: Rohnert Park won “Best Business-Friendly City,” highlighting practical city support for storefronts and expansions. Cyber & operations: Sophos is stressing cyber resilience beyond prevention—keeping critical services running during incidents.
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