Category: Business Advice

Data privacy and protection have never been so prominent in public consciousness. In early 2018, the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal shocked the world, revealing that the personal data of millions of people’s Facebook accounts was being harvested f

The passion, psychology and nature of sport is winning over business leaders who are using lessons from champions to shape their businesses. Alison Brinkworth takes a closer look at how success on the field can translate into the boardroom.

Microbreweries are facing increasing competition as the craft beer trend continues. Alison Brinkworth talks to the UK’s fastest growing SME brew pub about the outlook for the future of the industry.

Boosting your business’ footfall is vital to success. Because of this, companies are trying to think outside of the box to create a unique idea to bring people into their business.

It takes some courage to drop your steady-paying job in favour of going it alone, but it’s these types of risks that can be rewarded greatly in business.

: In today’s eco-conscious consumer market, becoming more environmentally friendly can be a bonus to businesses. Alison Brinkworth looks at how SMEs are using innovative ideas to meet the green agenda and boost their success and reputation.

Recent Bank of England Money and Credit Statistics showed that whilst consumer lending in the UK was increasingly slowly, it was still growing despite fears regarding Brexit and other international market issues.

Business mileage is the largest expense type for small businesses in the UK, with over 2 million employees making mileage claims annually.

No matter what industry an SME operates in, it is highly likely that they have at least some form of a recycling program. In 2019, companies are increasingly being encouraged by their clients and staff to do more for the planet - those that refuse to do so ris

I’m sure that if you are reading this article you would have already heard most of the benefits and studies that are circling around, stating why a four-day week is great for staff morale and the overall running of your business.

It is the goal of every company to reach a point in their lifecycle that necessitates expansion. It’s one of those most fundamental of business touchstones, adding a touch of legitimacy that you’ve achieved true, measurable success.

A new study released by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has found that small and medium-sized businesses, which own at least one intellectual property (IP) right, are 21 percent more likely to experi