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85+ FREE networking events you need to know about in May 2026
April 16, 2026 | 14 min read
85+ FREE networking events you need to know about in May 2026
Over half of sole traders consider quitting due to “always on” culture
April 15, 2026 | 3 min read
Over half of sole traders consider quitting due to “always on” culture
Loud budgeting: how Gen Z’s money habits are changing ecommerce
April 15, 2026 | 3 min read
Loud budgeting: how Gen Z’s money habits are changing ecommerce
A new Temu rival will start shipping from China to the UK in June, reports suggest
April 15, 2026 | 3 min read
A new Temu rival will start shipping from China to the UK in June, reports suggest
Average pub delivers £1.3m of economic and social value
April 15, 2026 | 2 min read
Average pub delivers £1.3m of economic and social value
41% of small businesses "not ready to comply" with Making Tax Digital mandate, Xero reveals
April 15, 2026 | 2 min read
41% of small businesses "not ready to comply" with Making Tax Digital mandate, Xero reveals
55.8% of failed transactions are never recovered, and SMEs pay the price
April 15, 2026 | 2 min read
55.8% of failed transactions are never recovered, and SMEs pay the price
Unilever has a 300,000-strong influencer army. Should SMEs take note?
April 14, 2026 | 3 min read
Unilever has a 300,000-strong influencer army. Should SMEs take note?
A new baby broke my calendar
April 14, 2026 | 2 min read
A new baby broke my calendar
Google's AI-powered table booking feature rolled out to UK restaurant goers
April 13, 2026 | 3 min read
Google's AI-powered table booking feature rolled out to UK restaurant goers
Sustainability certifications for UK SMEs: what you need to do to get verified
April 13, 2026 | 5 min read
Sustainability certifications for UK SMEs: what you need to do to get verified
Why I might ban kids from my bar
April 11, 2026 | 2 min read
Why I might ban kids from my bar
£100m investment supporting UK startups and scale-ups announced
April 9, 2026 | 3 min read
£100m investment supporting UK startups and scale-ups announced
My new powers to help you get paid
April 2, 2026 | 2 min read
My new powers to help you get paid
No kids allowed: the debate over child-free pubs
April 8, 2026 | 3 min read
No kids allowed: the debate over child-free pubs
Lack of Fair Work Agency awareness leaves SMEs at risk of HR fines
April 8, 2026 | 3 min read
Lack of Fair Work Agency awareness leaves SMEs at risk of HR fines
SMEs stick with high street banks despite better rates elsewhere
April 8, 2026 | 2 min read
SMEs stick with high street banks despite better rates elsewhere
Trustpilot launches new features to help brands surface in AI search channels
April 7, 2026 | 2 min read
Trustpilot launches new features to help brands surface in AI search channels
UK firms could be decertified in B Corp standards overhaul
April 7, 2026 | 3 min read
UK firms could be decertified in B Corp standards overhaul
Iran war set to make SME energy bills skyrocket, business association warns
April 7, 2026 | 3 min read
Iran war set to make SME energy bills skyrocket, business association warns
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