AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStartup Finance: West Midlands brothers Jaydon and Brendon Manders built sauce brand Lumberjaxe from £100 each in their mother’s kitchen, but struggled to secure bank support when a major Aldi order created a cash-flow crunch. Energy Costs: UK manufacturers can apply for up to 25% off power bills, plus a first-year payout — a timely break for firms facing high operating costs. Access to Credit: Northern Ireland’s Small Business Loan Fund has provided £2.4m to SMEs, while businesses across the UK are pressing for stronger late-payment protections to ease cash-flow strain. Workforce Pressures: Absenteeism in France’s private sector reached 4.95% in 2025, with average absences lengthening to 38 days, adding to employers’ staffing challenges. Business Potential: UK small firms generate £868bn in annual sales, while a new study suggests many over-40s are holding back business ideas because they feel too old to start.
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