AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoEU Fashion Rules: Brussels’ ban on destroying unsold clothes, shoes and accessories starts July 19 for large firms, pushing them to sell, donate, repair or refurbish excess stock (small businesses get an exemption until 2030). SME Growth Pressure (UK): A Federation of Small Businesses survey finds only 18% of UK small firms expect growth over the next year, while 32% expect to shrink, sell or close; tax burden, labour costs and revenue weakness are key drags. AI Compliance for SMEs (EU): Intuit’s AI impact reporting highlights a gap: many small firms use AI daily but lack AI policies—an issue as the EU AI Act’s transparency rules approach. Local Infrastructure (Greece): Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ weekly update spotlights road and health upgrades funded via the Recovery Fund, plus pension and debt relief reforms. Fintech for EU Path (North Macedonia): A 2026 overview frames digital finance as part of EU accession, improving payments and digital banking to boost competitiveness. SME Marketing on a Budget (Lebanon): With cash tight, Lebanese small businesses increasingly use TikTok to drive sales, including direct-to-customer live selling.
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