AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSmall Business Policy & Taxes: Rep. Derrick Van Orden pushed Wisconsin small-business tax breaks at roundtables, touting 100% expensing for factory purchases, a permanent 20% small business deduction, and no tax on tips or overtime. Workplace Safety Reform: New Zealand’s Pike River families are watching a Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill that would shift duties for large vs. small operators and aim to cut “unnecessary compliance costs.” Local Business Survival: Memphis’ INSPIRE Community Cafe is set to close June 27 after rising costs and pandemic fallout. Government Contracting Visibility: WebsitesDoneForYou.com expanded its SBA Vendor Website Initiative with a procurement-ready framework, capability-statement integration, and a sponsored build in 7–10 business days. Security for Women-Owned SMBs: Queensland awarded a grant to Fit Kat Bootcamp to upgrade surveillance, lighting, and deterrence after vandalism and break-ins. Tech & Operations for SMBs: Procurement Magazine and partners announced an AP automation webinar focused on eliminating fragmented procure-to-pay workflows for real-time spend visibility. Payments & Cross-Border Trade: XTransfer earned FXC Intelligence’s Top 100 Cross-Border Payments spot for 2026 for the second year, highlighting support for SMEs in global trade.
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