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New research from SEFE Energy shows that while 52% of UK SMEs say cutting energy costs is their top priority, only 32% feel they have the knowledge to find the best contract, with most seeking help from comparison sites, brokers and emerging AI-powered energy

Thousands risk being out of pocket if needing to seek medical attention abroad due to non-disclosure December, 2025 – New research from Gigasure, shows that a quarter (24%) of holiday makers intentionally avoid disclosing pre-existing medical conditions

The beauty industry has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, with salons, spas, and independent practitioners offering an ever-expanding range of treatments and services. From hair extensions and chemical peels to lash lifts and nail enhancements,

Finance teams waste hours reconciling data across CRM, billing, payroll, and accounting systems. Manual data entry between platforms creates errors, delays closes, and produces conflicting metrics. Connecting these systems to Xero creates an automated revenue

Your bedroom harbours an environmental cost that’s often overlooked. While you spend a third of your life in bed, the journey your furniture takes to reach you carries significant ecological implications. Despite growing interest in sustainable bedding a

Technology can do amazing things, but it cannot replace the energy, empathy, and understanding that comes from sitting down with someone in person. Those are the moments that build trust, spark ideas, and open doors.

As SMEs are expected to do more with less; less budget, fewer people, tighter targets, and rising expectations from customers who judge every business, (regardless of its size,) against the best digital experiences they’ve ever seen.

Cybercrime is now one of the greatest threats to contemporary businesses. Every business model is at risk from the near-endless range of hazards, from ransomware to data breaches and phishing scams, and it only takes the smallest lapse for significant damage t

Payment cards have become commodities. Everyone offers them, they all work basically the same way, and customers don’t particularly care which bank logo is on the plastic. But what if your business could offer cards with your own branding, integrated int

In the early days, most SMEs in the UK approach online payments in a very pragmatic way: pick one gateway that works with UK cards, plug it into the website, and move on. Then a few customers start asking for PayPal “because it’s easier for them&rd

From Colleague to Leader: Making the Transition Seamless The move from team member to team leader marks one of the most important shifts in a professional’s career. Many new managers find themselves placed into leadership roles with little preparation fo

According to the Enterprise Research Centre, only 2% of SMEs in the UK achieve a turnover of £1 million within three years. And only 7% of established firms grow past £3 million, with SMEs registering employment growth dropping from 20% to 13% in 2024. Growt