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How Small Businesses Can Use AI to Grow Smarter — Not Just FasterBusiness News1st July 2025How Small Businesses Can Use AI to Grow Smarter — Not Just Faster

In an era defined by economic uncertainty and rising operational costs, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency and innovation.

AI Driving Productivity Gap in UK Small Businesses as Leaders Cite It as Top ChallengeBusiness News26th June 2025AI Driving Productivity Gap in UK Small Businesses as Leaders Cite It as Top Challenge

A new report from global HR, payroll and employment platform Employment Hero reveals AI implementation is now the top challenge for small business leaders, with four in five putting it ahead of economic pressures and talent shortages.

London’s SME Job Growth Slumps to 0.7% as Capital Trails Behind Regional RecoveryBusiness News17th June 2025London’s SME Job Growth Slumps to 0.7% as Capital Trails Behind Regional Recovery

London's small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are struggling to keep pace with the rest of the UK's employment recovery, with the capital recording the weakest job growth in May, a new report from HR, payroll and employment platform Employment Hero shows.

Dos and Don’ts of Grant ApplicationsBusiness News4th June 2025Dos and Don’ts of Grant Applications

Grant funding is one of the most powerful, yet underutilised, tools for business growth. It provides non-dilutive capital – allowing businesses to innovate, scale, and drive economic impact.

Meta Channels Lead the Pack as 97% of Smes Now Use Social Media for Their BusinessBusiness News14th May 2025Meta Channels Lead the Pack as 97% of Smes Now Use Social Media for Their Business

New research from iwoca reveals the overwhelming majority of UK SMEs are leveraging social media, as 97% say they use platforms to boost their business.

Local Heroes Partners With Make More Noise to Help Independent Brands Punch Above Their WeightBusiness News28th April 2025Local Heroes Partners With Make More Noise to Help Independent Brands Punch Above Their Weight

Local Heroes, a champion of independent businesses, has partnered with PR agency Make More Noise to help drive their shared mission of supporting disruptive challenger brands.

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