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Delicious! When chocolate is a serious business
As the Small Business Saturday campaign moves into its second decade in the UK, SME Magazine is profiling some of this year’s SmallBiz100 – a line-up of Britain’s 100 most impressive small businesses....
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So can AI review human performance?
Lord Mark Price, below, Founder of WorkL, on the introduction of using AI for employee performance reviews This week we’ve seen a Wall Street business leader announce that AI will now be used to...
View ArticleSMEs call on Ofgem for protection over energy contracts
Utilities remain a cost driver for a majority of small firms, according to new research by the Federation of Small Businesses. Its latest Small Business Index shows over 57% of small businesses cited...
View ArticlePicture this: Helping businesses become visible
As the Small Business Saturday campaign moves into its second decade in the UK, SME Magazine is profiling some of this year’s SmallBiz100 – a line-up of Britain’s 100 most impressive small businesses....
View ArticleEntrepreneurs celebrate collaboration at innovators’ dinner
Business leaders, scale-up founders, and entrepreneurs with a shared passion for pioneering innovation have gathered to celebrate collaboration, share ideas, and make new connections at the xChange...
View ArticleMaking zero waste shopping a reality
As the Small Business Saturday campaign moves into its second decade in the UK, SME Magazine is profiling some of this year’s SmallBiz100–a line-up of Britain’s 100 most impressive small businesses. As...
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Is your website ready for Christmas?
Thomas Peham, below, VP of marketing at enterprise CMS Storyblok, explains how marketers can ensure their website is ready for action ahead of the festive build-up Black Friday has now begun,...
View ArticleThe biggest demands in customer service – and how to manage them
Data showed that the UK Customer Service Index (UKCSI) score dropped to 76.6 out of 100 in July 2023. With the numbers dropping, it is important that all businesses investigate their own customer...
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The Failure Myth: Why we learn more from success than failure
By Rob Hatch, business coach and author As leaders and business owners, we’ve embraced the idea that failure is a deep well of knowledge. And who among us could argue? Bill Gates shared his wisdom:...
View ArticleSMEs hoping Christmas doesn’t lose its magic
Almost three quarters (74%) of small business owners think it is increasingly hard to rely on Christmas revenues due to the cost-of-living crisis, with 61% saying the season has not been the same since...
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Is remote working always a right fit for SMEs?
By Claudia Gerrard, below, Client Legal Director, The Legal Director As we enter into a post-pandemic ‘new normal’, businesses are exerting pressure on their staff to revert to traditional office-based...
View ArticleBCC survey reveals barriers to exporting
A survey of almost 650 UK businesses by the BCC, has shown that customs checks, tariffs and regulation are the top three barriers to exporting. The research also found that transportation costs (37%),...
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Tools to boost your emotional intelligence
By Dr Audrey Tang, below, a chartered psychologist, mental health broadcaster and author of The Leader’s Guide to Wellbeing Productivity (and profit) depends on performance, and performance can be...
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Majority of entrepreneurs optimistic for 2024
Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit endures according to new research, which reveals two thirds (66%) of small business founders are confident their businesses will be in a stronger financial position in...
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The Gen-AI revolution: how to adapt to changing digital needs
By Duncan Roberts, below, Senior Manager and Futurist at Cognizant Research When search engines first became mainstream, they quickly established themselves as the primary gateway to the internet....
View ArticleTax return? I’d rather listen to Mariah Carey
Businesses have been revealing why they leave their tax returns to the last minute. Despite having up to 10 months’ notice to file their Self Assessment figures, nearly half are holding off filing...
View ArticleSmall Business Saturday hits £669m
Despite the tough economic environment, the nation’s support for small, independent businesses remains high, according to new research. The study by American Express to mark this year’s Small Business...
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Time to emphasis providing green skills for employees
Lord Mark Price, below, Founder of WorkL, on the importance of improving skills in the workplace Development and skilling up a workforce are always priorities for HR and Managers, but it seems that...
View ArticleFour in five young HR professionals using AI at work
Senior business leaders are utilising a range of AI tools to drive cost-savings for their organisations as businesses continue to tighten their belts. But more education and training are needed to...
View ArticleFSB issues super-complaint to FCA
The Federation of Small Businesses has issued a super-complaint to the Financial Conduct Authority to highlight the harsh lending practices of banks that excessively demand personal guarantees for...
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