AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBudget and Tax: Nearly half of small-business owners are anxious about the Budget. Scottish growth forecasts have improved for the first time this year, but Budget fears persist; surveys in Dorset and Portsmouth say a simpler tax system is key to growth. Funding and Cashflow: Northern Ireland’s Small Business Loan Fund III has awarded £2.4m to 57 SMEs, while businesses are calling for stronger late-payment protections to ease cashflow pressures. New Ventures: Research suggests more than four million people over 40 have shelved business ideas, with 38% saying they feel too old to start. Simply Business is offering £50,000 in grants and coaching to five founders aged 40 and over. High Streets: Tourism businesses warn that visitor levies could add pressure, as local campaigns encourage employers and shoppers to spend with independent businesses.
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