AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoInfrastructure Contracts: Small contractors are pushing for a bigger share of California’s public works boom, but bonding requirements and limited access to contract opportunities can keep them from bidding as prime contractors. Cross-Border Trade: Togo’s small businesses are getting practical training in AfCFTA rules, while Nigeria’s NASSI plans to help entrepreneurs build global brands. Business Finance: Stripe and FedEx have teamed up on SMB lending, a new route to financing for smaller firms. Growth and Resilience: Recent reports point to a small-business hiring rebound, but cyber risks and hard-to-access climate insurance remain obstacles to growth.
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