AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSME Finance: UK fintech Lovey has funded more than £600 million in loans to 11,000 small and medium-sized businesses. Its new Birmingham headquarters will support plans to grow its team to 300. Rural Business Costs: Solar irrigation could help small farmers cope with unreliable rains, but financing remains a barrier. In Alaska, a hybrid fishing boat cut fuel costs by an estimated 20%, showing how cleaner equipment can ease pressure on tight margins. Women-led Firms: A Balochistan export-readiness programme highlighted the gap between women’s skills and sustainable income: businesses need better access to buyers, transport, digital tools and practical support. Downtown Investment: Iowa awarded more than $18.5 million in historic-building tax credits for eight projects, including plans to create space for small businesses and bring activity back to downtowns. Retail Competition: Canada’s contraband tobacco trade is undercutting compliant convenience stores, while depriving governments of tax revenue; retailers are urging stronger action against illegal sellers.
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