AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Costs & Small Business: A push to scrap “system loss charges” is being sold as a power discount, but the argument is that the cost will likely come back under another tariff name, so rate relief may not land for households or operators. Retail Theft Pressure: NSW retail theft is at a 10-year high, with alcohol a key driver, and store policies limiting intervention—bad news for cashflow and insurance for local shops. Alcohol Excise Hit: Another alcohol tax rise lifts spirits and packaged beer costs from Monday, squeezing margins for small brewers and distillers already under cost-of-living strain. AI for Operations: Tasmania’s Bolder Digital is expanding trained virtual assistant services for bookkeeping, social media and CRM—more “hands” for SMEs without hiring. Local Tech & Jobs: GOKO is showcasing robotic mowers for Australian dealers and lawn-care pros, signalling demand for automation in property maintenance. Workforce Pathways (NZ/Pacific): New Zealand’s RSE scheme is helping Tongans fund small businesses back home, with PALM also supporting a sizeable share of working men. Finance & Fees: Banks are quietly cutting credit card perks, and small businesses may feel the knock-on effects as rewards and surcharge dynamics shift.
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