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80+ FREE business events to check out in February 2026
January 22, 2026 | 14 min read
80+ FREE business events to check out in February 2026
The future of hospitality depends on SMEs, but finance holds them back
January 21, 2026 | 3 min read
The future of hospitality depends on SMEs, but finance holds them back
Could “kidults” cushion the impact of a social media ban on online stores?
January 21, 2026 | 3 min read
Could “kidults” cushion the impact of a social media ban on online stores?
Pension hole looms for freelancers, with just 40% saving for retirement
January 21, 2026 | 2 min read
Pension hole looms for freelancers, with just 40% saving for retirement
AI threatens SMEs’ cybersecurity – is cyber insurance the answer?
January 21, 2026 | 3 min read
AI threatens SMEs’ cybersecurity – is cyber insurance the answer?
Who’s really cooking? Chains accused of “masquerading” on delivery apps
January 21, 2026 | 3 min read
Who’s really cooking? Chains accused of “masquerading” on delivery apps
Bank Referral Scheme needs overhaul for SMEs, says UK Finance
January 20, 2026 | 3 min read
Bank Referral Scheme needs overhaul for SMEs, says UK Finance
What does Trump’s tariff risk mean for UK SMEs?
January 20, 2026 | 2 min read
What does Trump’s tariff risk mean for UK SMEs?
Hospitality businesses brace for alcohol duty increases from February
January 20, 2026 | 2 min read
Hospitality businesses brace for alcohol duty increases from February
Gold Stars vs. Gold Statues
January 20, 2026 | 2 min read
Gold Stars vs. Gold Statues
Weight loss jabs are changing how we eat – how should restaurants respond?
January 19, 2026 | 3 min read
Weight loss jabs are changing how we eat – how should restaurants respond?
To bar or not to bar: that is the question.
January 17, 2026 | 2 min read
To bar or not to bar: that is the question.
Please sir, can I have some more? AI can help F&B businesses
January 15, 2026 | 3 min read
Please sir, can I have some more? AI can help F&B businesses
From free returns to fraud — the growing cost of “refund hacks” for SMEs
January 15, 2026 | 3 min read
From free returns to fraud — the growing cost of “refund hacks” for SMEs
The UK’s solopreneur boom is growing — but AI skills are holding them back
January 15, 2026 | 3 min read
The UK’s solopreneur boom is growing — but AI skills are holding them back
New bill would hold banks accountable for supporting SMEs
January 14, 2026 | 2 min read
New bill would hold banks accountable for supporting SMEs
Are January Sales the New Christmas?
January 14, 2026 | 2 min read
Are January Sales the New Christmas?
Honesty and kindness - LEON founder delivers lesson in keeping loyalty
January 14, 2026 | 3 min read
Honesty and kindness - LEON founder delivers lesson in keeping loyalty
Watered-down Employment Rights Bill could save businesses billions
January 13, 2026 | 2 min read
Watered-down Employment Rights Bill could save businesses billions
Pubs anticipate government's U-turn on tax hikes, amid industry pressure
January 13, 2026 | 2 min read
Pubs anticipate government's U-turn on tax hikes, amid industry pressure
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