AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Finance: Sage is working with Adyen and Mastercard on business accounts, debit cards and payments built into its software, starting in France. Copenhagen startup Numina raised €1.1 million to expand its free accounting platform for small businesses. Festive Trading: Britain’s Small Business Saturday has launched its first Christmas advert, urging shoppers to support independent firms ahead of December 5. Access to Finance: Cyprus business leaders say complex applications and long waits can keep smaller firms from funding; in Hungary, EIB and CIB are unlocking up to €280 million for mid-sized businesses. AI Adoption: Europe’s smaller firms risk falling further behind larger companies in AI, as funding and access to skills remain hurdles. UK Pressures: The Bank of England’s rate rise to 4% adds to borrowing costs, while UK business numbers have fallen by 104,000 over the past year.
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