AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSME Marketing Playbook: UK small business owners are being told to choose between paid ads and SEO, but smarter operators are combining both—ads to catch buyers ready now, SEO to build rankings that keep paying off for years. Local Business & Tourism: VisitEngland launches a new “All on England’s Coast” campaign after domestic coastal breaks fell 18% year-on-year, aiming to shift more spend back to UK shores. Budget Pressure & Hiring: CIMA’s Autumn Budget submission urges lower employer National Insurance, simpler SME tax admin, and a “growth and investment” test for new measures to help firms hire and invest. Digital Skills for SMEs: CLDY says website speed should be built into business planning, linking hosting and design choices to real customer experience before budgets get committed. Business Growth Signals: Employment Hero data points to sustained Gen Z construction hiring growth, with construction seeing stronger full-time headcount momentum than retail and hospitality. Procurement Opportunities: Councils are tendering SME-friendly contracts, including £625k drainage/jetting/leak detection services in Yorkshire and £50k lift servicing/maintenance in South Wales. High Street Change: Salisbury’s city centre is evolving beyond shops, with new spaces designed to bring people together rather than just buy things.
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