AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTax and Payments: Australian small-business groups are protesting an ATO plan to end credit-card payments, after the government acknowledged it knew of the change months before announcing it. A separate proposed trust-tax change could push the tax burden on some businesses sharply higher. Finance: Nigeria’s Katsina State is rolling out grants of ₦50,000 to ₦150,000 for more than 62,000 small businesses, alongside kiosks and signboards. Operating Costs: North Dakota approved 2027 small-group health-plan rate increases of 9.5% to 18.34%, adding pressure on employers already facing rising costs. Trade: An India–New Zealand free-trade agreement takes effect October 20, removing tariffs on Indian exports and potentially opening new opportunities for smaller exporters. Retail Disruption: France is considering localized curfews after unrest damaged and looted hundreds of shops, putting local businesses at risk as protests continue.
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