AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCashflow Pressure: Research from Coface says 89% of UK firms saw payment delays in the past year, with average invoices 34 days overdue and payment terms now averaging 57 days—hurting micro and small businesses hardest. SME Support & Networking: Stratford District Council’s Business Stratford-on-Avon event (Sept 29, Wootton Park) brings together chambers, the FSB and local business support groups for grants, funding and practical growth advice. Business Rates Stress: City of Edinburgh Council reports £402.6m collected in 2025/26, but 13,747 firms are liable and thousands are in recovery for unpaid non-domestic rates, with formal action already under way against 2,300 businesses. Workplace Pensions Check: A survey finds 1 in 6 employers have never reviewed their workplace pension scheme, raising concerns that small firms may miss value-for-money and compliance updates. AI Adoption Gap: Small Business Britain and Alibaba.com research finds 70% of owners feel confident with generative AI, but only 48% use it regularly—mostly for marketing, not deeper productivity. Local Business Opportunities: Evesham’s relaunched Charter Market is taking trader applications for Tuesday produce and Saturday markets, aiming to boost footfall while prioritising existing town-centre businesses. Community Retail Boost: PayPoint’s Community Champion Award winner Middleton News has chosen Burnside Centre for a £3,500 donation, highlighting how local retailers can act as community hubs.
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