AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSmall Business Growth & Marketing: A Texas stay-at-home mom turned a side hustle into a six-figure monthly brand after a single planned TikTok Shop livestream pulled about $40,000 in sales, showing how SMBs can use social commerce with real prep. Trade & Tariffs Pressure: NPR highlights how escalating U.S.-Canada tariffs are squeezing Main Street retailers and importers, including the added headache of seeking tariff refunds after some import taxes were struck down. Disaster Relief for SMBs: Will County, Illinois is now eligible for low-interest SBA disaster loans for uninsured or under-insured losses tied to July storms, with FEMA and state partners assessing August damage too. Health Insurance Costs: New projections say employer coverage could jump in 2027, with small businesses facing especially steep premium increases. Policy & Compliance Watch: The FTC finalized orders against Cox Media Group and two marketing firms over “Active Listening” ads, saying the product was really resold email lists—an SMB marketing caution. Local Business Operations: A Bethlehem bakery is reopening in a larger location to expand custom orders, adding space and cooling for smoother production.
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