Category: Business Advice

From finance to marketing and sustainability to staff wellbeing, there are many plates to juggle when growing a small business – and lots of expert voices claiming to show you how to do it.

2026 is almost here. SME owners felt the squeeze during 2025, with increases to the rate of National Insurance Contribution for employers and increases to the minimum wage resulting in higher per-employee costs.

The global manufacturing landscape is changing faster than ever. Every production floor, from automotive plants to small workshops, is striving to achieve greater precision, lower waste, and faster turnaround times. New tools and connected systems are making t

Efficient logistics isn't just a buzzword – it's the backbone of profitability and customer satisfaction. For SMEs competing in today's fast-paced market, technology offers an exciting opportunity for businesses to refine their shipping strategies, reduce co

For a growing SME, the decision to seek outside marketing help is often the first major step toward scaling. However, the agency landscape can be confusing, particularly when choosing between a traditional marketing agency and a modern digital agency. Understa

Businesses today face a myriad of cyber threats that can lead to devastating consequences. Protecting sensitive data is not just a good practice; it’s important for the survival of any organization.  With the ever-evolving nature of cyberattacks, im

Your website is beautiful. You’ve invested in professional photography, your product descriptions are carefully crafted, and you’ve even got that fancy animated logo you spent weeks obsessing over. There’s just one tiny problem: nobody’

Opening a coffee shop involves countless decisions, but few impact your finances as significantly as how you acquire your commercial coffee machines. For small to medium-sized businesses, quality equipment is essential—your espresso machine is literally

The Ground Beneath Is Shifting It’s not just another year. 2025 feels different. You can sense it in the way small businesses are talking. There is less about survival, more about systems. Less about hustle, more about strategy. And the numbers? They&rsq

The evidence shows that small business owners are disproportionately affected by mental health issues compared to the wider population.

Office Space Design Ideas for Small Businesses: Efficiency and Style Designing an office for a small business requires a careful balance between functionality and aesthetics. Limited space doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style. A thoughtfully desi

Cheryl Sharp, CEO, Domestic Abuse Advocate & Speaker One in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, according to the Office for National Statistics. Despite these figures, only 5 per cent of UK employers have a pol