AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Costs: Georgia’s gas tax suspension ends Tuesday night, and small operators like food trucks say they’re already bracing for higher fuel costs as prices rise. Electric Bills: A new take links soaring summer power bills to supply not keeping up with demand from data centers, manufacturing, and electrification. Disaster Relief Deadlines: SBA disaster loan applications are time-sensitive in multiple places, including Tennessee storm damage (deadline June 10) and other recent SBA expansions for drought and tornado-impacted counties. Small-Business Financing Help: Northwest State Community College is hosting a free workshop to help underserved founders understand financing and readiness. Trade & Tariffs: USTR opened public comment on a U.S.-China Board of Trade and possible tariff changes on non-sensitive goods, with comments due July 10—watch this for downstream effects on manufacturers and importers. Local Business Impact: After Super Typhoon Sinlaku, small shops in the Northern Marianas report higher shipping costs and staffing/inventory pressure. Business Basics: A guide breaks down key responsibilities for sole proprietors, from recordkeeping and Schedule C taxes to personal liability and licenses.
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