Read our latest articles featuring the most recent insights in the SME landscape.

A business's kerb appeal, or how attractive and inviting its exterior appears from the street, can significantly impact its success in drawing customers inside. For SMEs seeking to boost revenue, upgrading lacklustre storefronts is a strategic imperative.

For an SME with limited resources and manpower, digital marketing is a constant challenge. It can lead to employees stretching themselves thin and juggling multiple responsibilities. This, in turn, can lead to the last thing any SME needs: job turnover!

Referrals are incredibly valuable because consumers typically trust friends and family over brands. Nurture your most loyal customers with these SME tactics.

During the pandemic a lot of people took up hobbies to keep busy during the frequent lockdowns. Now as the nation struggles through a cost-of-living crisis, many have turned this boredom busting hobby into a side business, more popularly known as a side hustle

By Gennady Atroshko, Head of Ecommerce Solutions Department Today, the ecommerce landscape is tremendously competitive, with 26.5 million ecommerce websites operating globally. To stay viable, digital retailers should place particular emphasis on the ease of u

As a small or medium-sized business owner in the UK, finding the right suppliers is crucial to your success. It’s widely agreed that the UK is a tremendous place to set up a business, despite the obstacles imposed by Brexit, the pandemic and, more recently,

Growing the traffic you receive for your website is absolutely essential for just about any ambitious online business. But in a hyper-competitive digital ecosystem, earning those all-important leads against your rivals is easier said than done. 

Is viral marketing worth it today? The short answer is yes. Viral marketing can enhance brand awareness and boost sales—two ingredients for a successful business.

New research from Marktlink, the independent international mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm, with a UK base in Manchester, reveals that 47% of SME leaders have considered buying another business in the past year.

Launching today, Agent Lunar is an AI-powered all-in-one marketing solution for SMBs. Designed to take on the role of virtual Chief Marketing Officer, the platform provides tailored marketing insights, tools, and services to the UK’s underserved small busine

Already a leader in large-format FFF additive manufacturing, BigRep believes in a holistic solution – its four pillars of success – for smarter, more efficient, cost-effective production.

Established in 2010, Adstral Fulfilment is one of the UK’s best known independent third-party logistics fulfilment companies, providing an extensive range of tailored services.

Regulated by Ofsted, Inicio Group (Inicio) provides crucial support to young people aged 16 and over.

Set on helping small- to medium-sized UK enterprises with their cash credit and tax relief needs, Minerva Innovation Group is a boutique research and development funding specialist firm that has its clients at the forefront of everything it does.

An employer’s responsibility to a departing employee does not necessarily end the day the individual leaves the business. Whether the exit is due to retirement, a career change, or redundancy, employees appreciate support from their former employer. It is a

Flowers are an invaluable but often overlooked part of our lives. Flowers tell a story all their own, acting as celebrations and apologies, of memorials and triumphs. Carefully placed flowers can transform a drab space into somewhere fresh and vibrant, and no

As an active investor, you want to know you’re using the right platform to maximise gains in the financial markets.

Nucleus Commercial Finance (NCF) has announced up to £200m in new funding from NatWest to bolster its core unsecured lending product, the Nucleus Business Loan (NBL).

B2B cross-border payments are vital for facilitating trade between businesses in different countries. In 2022 B2B transactions exceeded $150 trillion and accounted for more than 96% of the overall cross-border payment volume.

SMEs have historically been short-changed by traditional banks when it comes to FX. Laurent Descout, Founder and CEO of Neo, takes a look at the FX challenges SMEs face and how they’re tackling them.

Board of directors, who enjoy the perks of authority, have tons of responsibilities towards the company and the shareholders.

Profit maximisation should be one of the key goals of any small business. With rising costs and wavering customers, it’s becoming more and more crucial for businesses to scrutinise their bottom line.

More than ever, businesses need to start thinking about ways to reduce their costs during the cost-of-living crisis.

In today's competitive business landscape, obtaining a business loan can provide the necessary funding to fuel business growth and expansion.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveller, an expat, or you want to work abroad for some time, you must always consider the risks associated with health and safety.

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Aviva’s reputation for helping customers when it really matters has helped it grow to become the UK’s leading insurer, with more than 18m customers across its Insurance, Wealth and Retirement businesses. There are many reasons why it is a giant in its indu

With the current outlook on climate change, it is more important than ever for companies to work towards more sustainable measures. However, marketing this can be a difficult one.

Protecting your prototypes is a crucial part of the new product development process. Find out how to keep your work safe and avoid it getting stolen.

Small businesses must ensure they are compliant by following specific workplace and employment laws. Both the business owner and the HR employees must have a thorough understanding of HR compliance to ensure staff are effectively managed in line with the law.

In a bustling office environment, high-traffic areas are unavoidable. With employees, clients, and guests constantly walking through, these areas can quickly become hotspots for dirt, germs, and potential hazards.

If you're waiting on a personal injury lawsuit settlement, you know the wait can be excruciating. With growing medical bills, lost income, and other financial pressures, it's difficult - if not impossible - to maintain your usual way of life while waiting for

OvationXL offers bespoke 1:1 leadership and business performance mentoring plus group strategy sessions, operating primarily within five business sectors: Law, Energy, Global Food Distribution, PR/Communications, and Education.

Regulated by Ofsted, Inicio Group (Inicio) provides crucial support to young people aged 16 and over.

New research from world-leading talent management platform Employment Hero lays bare the struggle SMEs face when attempting to hire.

The survey of SME owners, by one of Europe’s largest small business lenders, reveals three in four (75%) think the current education system does not adequately prepare young people to take on employment. In terms of hiring, SME owners are first looking for e

Following the rise of a multitude of online avenues, each exploring mental health in a way that it’s never been discussed before, there’s been an increase in self-reflection that’s led to one resounding conclusion for many: ‘I think I have ADHD’.

There’s no denying the stresses and demands that come with being a small business leader and entrepreneur in this day and age. As a small business owner, your free time is severely limited at the best of times, particularly when you have to handle multiple d

New data has revealed that 65% of businesses find face-to-face networking essential for their marketing.

ITPR is one of the UK's longest-serving independent technology PR consultancies, and the firm has been at the forefront of delivering impactful B2B Tech PR campaigns since its establishment.

In the past year alone, industry has seen rapid and revolutionary transformations due to advancements in automation. Organisations have been able to reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks such data manipulation, migration, entry and analysis, and also those

The data underscores the urgent need for UK businesses to embrace the capabilities of artificial intelligence, especially in light of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's ambitious pledge to make the UK a world leader in AI technology.

Not many have been able to identify the potential behind utilising geospatial context, combined with intricate data, in order to make meaningful decisions that will have a positive impact.

For years, the term artificial intelligence (AI) has floated around the tech realm. For small or medium-sized businesses, it seems daunting and technical. But increasingly we’re seeing more SMEs tap into the benefits of AI.

Employees are behind a widening gap in the cybersecurity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a new survey* released today reveals, as over three-quarters of SMEs’ C-suite and senior managers admit they have no confidence their teams are operating th

Data shows that 59% of Brits are looking to travel more this year than in 2022, and with 42% of holiday-goers using online bookings to bag their hotels, technology has become a key battlefield in the holiday market.

No-code web design presents a massive opportunity for UK companies to accelerate growth, boost productivity, and gain competitive advantage. By adopting no-code solutions, businesses can develop and iterate on websites rapidly without technical bottlenecks, en

ITPR is one of the UK's longest-serving independent technology PR consultancies, and the firm has been at the forefront of delivering impactful B2B Tech PR campaigns since its establishment.