AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPlatform Dependence: Meta restored lingerie brand Cantiq’s Instagram account on Oct. 9 after suspending it. The owner says Instagram was the business’s main source of traffic and revenue, and the suspension cut off access to Meta Business Manager. Marketing Tools: Apple’s Creator Studio updates add video-editing, design and collaboration features that could help small businesses create promotional content in-house, though subscription costs and training remain considerations. Hospitality Pressure: Manchester bakery Barbakan says its finances are at breaking point and has appealed to Andy Burnham for support, highlighting the strain facing local hospitality businesses. Practical Support: Wirral’s Jump Start event on Oct. 29 will offer small businesses workshops on cash flow, marketing and digital tools, plus advice on finding customers. Bookings: Dorset platform Classta has handled more than 23,000 bookings in just over a year, helping independent instructors manage payments, schedules and customer registrations.
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