AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Packaging Rules: The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is now binding, but small sellers are still facing confusing registration steps, uneven national fees, and heavy traceability demands as cross-border compliance gets harder. Big Tech Fees for SMEs: Apple has revised EU App Store business terms after talks with the European Commission, replacing complex charges with a simpler 5% Core Technology Commission for out-of-store purchases and adjusting in-app rates (with reduced rates for many smaller developer programmes) from Oct 1. UK Cashflow Pressure: A UK Commercial Payments Bill aims to tackle late-payment practices that hit SMEs hardest, with the construction sector watching closely as reforms target retention and withholding of payments. SME Hiring Signals: New UK analysis links falling vacancies among the smallest firms to a rise in part-time self-employment, suggesting hiring risk is pushing people toward solo work. AI for Business Ops: Practical guidance and tools keep spreading for SMEs—especially around e-signatures and contract workflows—while businesses also look at AI infrastructure that fits their size and data needs.
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