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Category: Columns
Columns, blogs and opinion from some of the UKs leading business opinion makers and entrepreneurs and small business owners
How good is the quality of your firm’s turnover?
Business owners consider turnover as a fundamental metric for the growth of their firm. However, beyond this surface-level figure lies a deeper narrative that distinguishes one company from another.
Leave a legacy that benefits your business and your family
Inheritance is a hot topic as Baby Boomers ponder how best to pass on the proceeds of their life’s work to their business colleagues and family members.
How do you scale a business? Unlock potential through growth capital
With more than 99% of the UK’s 5.6 million businesses classed as small or medium enterprises, SMEs form the backbone of the UK’s economy. Despite this, according to the government’s Insolvency Service, the number of businesses in England and Wales that went bust last year hit a 30-year high.
Why embracing Industry 5.0 is a game changer for SMEs
Many of the challenges faced by businesses today are complex, multifaceted and interconnected – requiring a combination of human ingenuity and technological capabilities to solve.
Building a business through acquisition
Growth: the act or process, or manner of growing. In business, that act or process of increasing in size, revenue, market share, or profitability is vital – particularly in the current economic climate, which is testing the resolve of even the strongest businesses.
Getting AI right: How automation can help manage your business finances
There’s no doubt that AI adoption is here and possibly more widespread than you would have thought.
The Real Story of Business Success – When and How to Hire the Right Team
As the businesses I have worked with have grown over the years, the significance of knowing when to hire and how to hire the right team can never be overstated.
How a positive culture can help your company thrive
‘Culture’ is another of those business buzzwords that can be hard to pin down but, in your position as leader, things will get increasingly harder if you don’t take the time to define and cultivate a positive organisational culture of your own.
The Untapped Potential of Scaling Internationally for UK SMEs
As a business owner and advocate for scaling globally, I’ve observed a striking paradox within the UK’s economic landscape.
Do you need a Knight in shining armour in business?
The latest series of BBC’s The Apprentice concluded recently with gym owner Rachel Woolford receiving a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar and a professional collaboration which should help to accelerate her business and open many new doors for the young entrepreneur.
They say size doesn’t matter. They’re lying
There may be few certainties in life, but when it comes to the marketing world, there are several hard facts that account for why it is really, really tough to go from being a small business to a large one.
Change for the better
The phrase “Nothing stays the same” is often used when we look perhaps nostalgically at the past.
Trading Digitally: Understanding The Regulatory Requirements For Selling Age Restricted Products Online
E-commerce continues to grow in popularity with over 20% of purchases expected to occur online in 2024. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including online retailers now selling a variety of products and customers increasingly looking for discounts, greater choice and convenience.
The long game: Avoid risky get rich schemes with wealth management planning
We’re all familiar with get rich quick opportunities: a promise of making a fast fortune that often seems too good to be true, but many people buy into anyway.
