The big vision for small businesses
By Kim Spalding
I was a small business owner for nine years, running a family winery with my husband. So I have a very real understanding of the challenges as well as the triumphs involved.
Tag: SMEs
Is it time for employers to ‘forget about Fridays’?
Microsoft’s Japan HQ has adopted a four-day workweek with amazing results. Why don’t we do the same
Why SMEs will benefit the most from Live Chat
By Kate Cox
Thought digital customer service tools were only for big companies” Think again! Using tools such as Live Chat will upscale your customer service efforts and convert to improved sales.
The perks of using planned maintenance in your business
Planned maintenance may seem like a costly option, but it can save your business both time and money in the long run.
Is your business advertising misleading customers?
Many millennial consumers prefer informative advertising. So what happens when businesses release misleading adverts?
GDPR beyond compliance need: a value-adding tool for SMEs
By Chris Harris
It was difficult to miss GDPR coming into force last May. The press was awash with horror stories on what could go wrong. But shall we take a look at what’s ‘right’ about GDPR?
What does the Airbnb tax ‘scandal’ mean for UK SMEs?
Airbnb is the latest giant to be accused of not paying enough corporation tax in the UK. Is the system fair” Could smaller businesses be getting a better deal elsewhere
How can we encourage the creation of more SME entrepreneurs?
By Dominic Buch
Entrepreneurs are creating and growing businesses all the time, but fewer people are upscaling startups to SMEs, how can we ensure more do?
What’s the future for contractor SMEs in a post-Brexit world
The UK construction sector has been an industry phoenix constantly rising and recovering from the ashes of recession. But for smaller contractors, will Brexit prove a challenge too far?
SMEs: Use the Extinction Rebellion protests to beat your competitors
While the protests are causing serious reputational damage to the world’s financial giants, agile SMEs can supercharge their ‘green missions’ and CSR policies before anyone notices.