AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoRBA Rate Shock for SMEs: The Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate to 4.6% (15-year high) and warned more hikes may be needed, adding hundreds to repayments and deepening pressure on small businesses already facing inflation, higher operating costs and weaker demand. Card Surcharge Ban Kicks In: From 1 October, credit/debit card surcharges end, forcing retailers and service providers to rethink checkout fees and payment incentives—while banks also trim rewards to offset costs. Cost-of-Living Fuel Worry: Diesel price spikes are raising fears of “restraints” on pump supply this winter, with potential knock-on effects for transport-heavy SMEs. Planning vs Customers: Xero looks at what business planning actually does—arguing the value is in keeping plans light and regularly reviewed, not in producing a one-off document. Solar Boom Continues: The Clean Energy Council reports record rooftop solar and home battery installs in Jan–Jun 2026, driven by battery incentives—good news for small installers and energy-savvy households. Cyber/AI Governance Gap: New research flags that most organisations can’t see or control what AI tools do with sensitive data, a risk that matters for SMEs adopting AI. Queensland Wholesale Collapse: Rydges Wholesale Foods and Stockman’s entered administration, highlighting ongoing strain in wholesale supply chains.
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