Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK experienced a robust first quarter of trading in 2024, according to a survey conducted by NatWest.
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UK Firms Set to Invest £338 Billion in Re-Industrialization Over Next Three Years, Research Reveals
British businesses are gearing up to pour hundreds of billions into re-industrialization efforts, aiming to fortify supply chains and bolster domestic manufacturing.
Can a business be both purpose-driven and profitable?
The phrase ‘purpose-driven’ is thrown around in business parlance, but what does it mean and can it go hand-in-hand with growth and profitability?
Gambling and Corporate Social Responsibility: Best Practices for SMEs
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important for businesses across all industries, and the gambling sector is no exception.
Garden Centres Rush to Stockpile Plants Ahead of Brexit Border Checks
As the UK prepares for new Brexit border checks on plant imports, garden centres and nurseries are scrambling to increase their plant stocks amid fears of potential delays and damage.
Forty percent of female entrepreneurs report gender-based discrimination
A new survey by social enterprise Code First Girls has found that 40% of female entrepreneurs have faced gender-based discrimination whilst in a leadership role.
Tackling late payment by getting back to basics
Philip King FCICM, former Small Business Commissioner and advisor to PKF Littlejohn Advisory, believes a ‘back to basics’ approach would help many businesses overcome the late-payment challenge.
Understanding the new Tax-Free Childcare plans
The new financial year is often an opportunity to get organised for the year ahead. For self-employed parents juggling the demands of running a business with caring for their family, it could also be a good time to review the family planner and take a fresh look at the household budget to ensure they’re getting all the support they’re entitled to.
From start-up to scale-up: Six key questions that growing businesses leaders should consider
Getting a business off the ground brings with it many challenges. And, when it then comes to scaling up, leaders will have to contend with a whole other set of matters. But the hard work is worth it and rewards plentiful.
Why businesses should go for controlled growth
Mario Andretti, the legendary Formula 1 racer, once said the words: “If everything seems under control, then you are just not going fast enough.”
Putting on a brave face: Why marketers have to be inherently more courageous than most in business
Good marketing has the power to transform a brand’s image and reputation, yet so many companies are losing out from ideas and campaigns that underperform.
M&A can help companies keep pace with industry changes
Given the uncertain nature of the UK economy and the prospect of a general election later this year, making an acquisition might not be the top priority for many business owners.
£243,000 IR35 case to be reheard 14 years after contract concluded
Five years after HMRC appealed an IR35 case defeat carrying £243,324 in tax liability, judges have instructed this long-running saga to be reheard despite the work having taken place 14 years ago.
Squeezed Homeowners Opt for Longer Mortgage Terms
As interest rates soar, homeowners facing the end of their mortgage deals are seeking relief through extended loan terms.
Aston Martin Commits to Formula 1 Until 2030
Luxury automaker Aston Martin has solidified its dedication to Formula One, extending its sponsorship of its Grand Prix team until at least 2030.