31 October 2023 – A labour and skills shortage has been plaguing UK businesses for years now. And according to a new study, business leaders are concerned about the challenges continuing in 2024. The right staff is vital for any business to grow and thrive. But in recent years, a skills gap has impacted on … Read more
24 October 2023 – Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become important events in many shoppers’ diaries. A new survey suggests UK shoppers are planning to spend big during these discount events this year. This year was tough for many small businesses. High inflation and rising borrowing costs made running a business financially challenging. The … Read more
Wondering “when should I register my business?” find the answers you’re looking for in this in-depth guide.
10 October 2023 – Small UK businesses have been impacted by a skills gap, which has made hiring new staff a huge challenge for some. 72% want more support from the government to upskill staff and close the skills gap. Small businesses had a tough time in the past few years. The pandemic made trading … Read more
Ready to take your love of dogs and turn it into a full-time business? Find out how with this complete guide on how to start a dog grooming business in the UK.
3 October 2023 – UK businesses are putting sustainability and ethics at the heart of their operations. So far this year, 1,500 British companies have achieved B Corp certification to prove it. In a world where extreme weather events become more frequent and violent, environmental issues have become a constant feature in the news. More … Read more
26 September 2023 – The UK’s Competion and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its latest report on artificial intelligence (AI), setting out key principles for generative AI to protect consumers and healthy competition. AI has been in the news a lot lately, with many warning it could cause a lot of harm to people as … Read more
Ready to give your business a shot? Find out how to setup business as a sole trader in the UK using this complete guide.
19 September 2023 – The past few years were tough for businesses around the world. But 2023 seems to be the year of the entrepreneurial spirit in the UK, despite the challenges. When the COVID-19 pandemic reached the UK at the beginning of 2020, most people and businesses thought that the ensuing lockdown would only … Read more
12 September 2023 – Late payments have been a huge problem for small businesses for a long time. But new research revealed that small businesses are waiting on average for overdue invoices worth £27,214 to be paid. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have long called on the government to tackle the issue of late payments. … Read more