AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSmall-Business Funding: Keighley has announced £1 million in grants for firms to expand premises and upgrade equipment, following an earlier round linked to 127 new jobs. Bradford is offering small businesses grants of up to £16,000 to upgrade heavy vehicles and cut fuel costs. AI Tools: Singapore payments firm Qashier launched a free AI “general manager” for its merchants, helping owners track sales, payouts and products using their own business data. Business Closures: Pocatello family fun center Extreme Rush has shut permanently after financing problems; customers with advance purchases are being told to dispute charges with their banks. Government Contracts: The UK Ministry of Defence plans to publish a simpler guide to procurement opportunities for smaller suppliers by year-end. Energy Costs: A Tipperary dairy farmer says solar panels and batteries cut a two-month electricity bill from about €2,500 to €500, offering a practical example of how energy investments can ease operating costs.
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