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Most young people want to be own boss by 30New research shows that six in 10 young adults plan to be their own boss by the age of 30, with many already taking steps towards starting their...
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How to listen so your employees will speakBy Pete Cooper, below, Director of People Partners & DEI, Personio The hard truth is that many employees hold little faith in senior...
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Why middle managers are the forgotten heroes: Four ways to engage themBy David Ross, below, international strategist and founder of Phoenix Strategic Management It is so easy for me to remember leaving...
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Majority of UK businesses say hiring has become harderNew research suggests three out of four (74%) UK businesses feel hiring has become harder in the past five years. The survey by Indeed of 1,000...
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The best ways to diversify your identity as an entrepreneurBy Peter Meyer, founder and managing director, The Meyer Studios In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, embracing diversity...
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Logistics awards 2024 open for entryLogistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2024 are now open for entries. The Awards, now in their eighth year, reward companies and individuals that embody...
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Five things SMEs should consider when renewing commercial insuranceBy Mark Thomas, below, Founder and Director, Compare My Insurance Businesses of all sizes require an adequate level of protection to...
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How SMEs can deal with bad debtsBy Robert Edge, below, Partner, Devonshires With average levels of bad debt rising at small firms, it is vital that business owners take...
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The marketing metrics you should use to measure successBy Tom Wilson, below, Head of Media, Climb Online Marketers and businesses have more data at their fingertips than ever before. Nearly...
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How to ensure ESG integrity across your supply chainBy Olivia Sibony, Head of Impact, Angel Investment Network We live in an era where consumers and investors are voting with their wallets...
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Third of UK employees have experienced a ‘toxic manager’A third of employees (33%) in the UK have experienced a ‘toxic manager’ at work in the past five years, and over four in ten (41%) have left a job...
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Cybersecurity warnings for SMEs up 37% since 2023UK SMBs experienced a 37% surge in daily cybersecurity warnings over the last year, according to research from cybersecurity provider, Censornet...
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The key to unlocking business value from dataBy Andy Baillie, below, VP, UK&I, Semarchy For years, businesses have primarily focused their data efforts on management –...
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Army veteran transforms unique hotel in Scottish HighlandsA hotel complex in the Scottish Highlands, dedicated to members of the British armed forces, veterans and their families, has secured a six-figure...
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The rise – and rise – of the digital walletThe UK is entering a golden era of payments driven by the digital wallet boom, according to a survey of activity in 40 countries. A report, which...
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Open Finance: A new frontier for SMEsBy Mark Horwood-James, below, Managing Director of Personal Finance Technology, Moneyhub For SMEs, staying ahead in financial services...
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Money worries that keep SME owners awake at nightMost small business owners – as many as three quarters – are experiencing sleepless nights with market volatility being their top concern for the...
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Why E-Commerce is key to small firms unlocking benefits of exportingBy Marco Forgione, above, Director General, Institute of Export & International Trade Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy,...
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Paul’s Cycles: Powering into the future with electric bikesSME catches up with Tom Thornley, Managing Director, Paul’s Cycles and hears about his plans for the company First Tom, can you tell us...
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FSB: ‘Holding pattern’ for small business investment suppressing growthSmall firms are hampered by late payments and have dampened growth expectations for 2024, according to the Small Business Index (SBI) for Q4 2023,...
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How customer loyalty can be a lifeline for SMEsBy Amanda Silcock, Senior Director of Client Success, BHN While many small business owners are cautiously optimistic about 2024, a recent...
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‘Help! I’m burnt out!’ How to protect your time (and well-being) as a leaderBy Dominic Ashley-Timms, below, CEO of performance consultancy Notion It’s no secret that employee burnout levels are worryingly high ....
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FSB: GDP growth must not turn into another false dawnGDP is up – but it’s too early to celebrate with any great level of vigour, as small firms are certainly finding the going tough at...
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Can AI revolutionise financial decision-making for SMEs?In today’s fast-paced business landscape, SMEs are constantly seeking avenues to optimise operations, maximise efficiency and save costs....
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Levelling up entrepreneurial opportunities in the UKA quarter of all entrepreneurs in the UK are disabled and, to address the inequalities they can face, a new independent review called The Lilac...
