AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Costs: A UK survey found 80% of small firms worry about “phantom” energy use, with computers, printers and chargers often left plugged in after hours. AI Adoption: Two-thirds of AI-using small and mid-sized firms in a four-country survey have built tools of their own, but most do so without a formal review; adoption was lower in the UK and Germany than in Sweden. Market Concentration: New research argues that Europe’s small-business owners are squeezed by increasingly dominant large firms, eroding trust in institutions and pushing some towards the radical right. Local Retail: Murcia lost 21% of its traditional butchers and 27% of its fishmongers between 2014 and 2024, as supermarkets, rising costs and staffing pressures weigh on independents. Business Finance: Ireland has expanded its Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme to €1 billion and extended it to 2029, offering a longer runway for firms seeking funding.
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