AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCybersecurity: SOCRadar says a Russian “FortiBleed” campaign is targeting 430,000+ FortiGate firewalls to harvest credentials and sell access, with thousands still actively sniffed—an SMB warning sign, especially for firms relying on MSPs. Small-business operations: A Liverpool restaurant (Vine & Fire) says 31 no-shows hit it in one day and is now charging customers who book but don’t show without notice. Local commerce & community markets: Colorado’s Front Range Makers Market returns with 100+ vendors, highlighting how in-person events keep small makers connected to customers. AI for SMBs: A piece on “early warning” AI argues owners can spot labor, inventory, and service problems sooner by analyzing patterns before payroll and weekly close. Policy & costs: Virginia’s budget clears a shutdown risk and includes a new electricity consumption fee for data centers—while also funding public pay raises. SME finance (Uganda): Centenary Bank and AGF launch a partnership to expand smarter SME financing, with a focus on women and youth entrepreneurs. Visa rules (Japan): Tightening business-manager visa requirements is raising fears among Chinese entrepreneurs that they’ll be forced to leave, disrupting a key cross-border business bridge.
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