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Have the Government Just Banned Zero-Hour Contracts?
We’ve all heard of zero-hour contracts (ZHCs) and usually with some kind of negative spin. For some industries that need flexibility, ZHCs have been a go-to for SMEs. Are you an SME in the any of the following industries … ? If you are, it’s likely some of your staff are casual workers or bank
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Supply Connect: Getting Your Name On The List
SMEs make up 99% of all UK businesses and employ 16 million people but they win a tiny sliver of a share of government contracts. Though they may have a small team, they have potentially game-changing local insight. Now, public contracts are becoming more available. SMEs and VSCEs have a chance to get more involved…
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Autumn Budget 2025: SMEs Squeezed – What It Means For You
On 26th November, the long-discussed Budget dropped and delivered something very different for SMEs and business to what we’ve known for the past 14 – 15 years.
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Win Money, Not Debt: Overlooked Sources of Funding For SMEs Part 2
Did you know that your SME could be granted or even win money? Money that does not have to be paid back and is tax exempt? Did you know that Hackney is a national leader in using this kind of funding to support local businesses? Between 2022 and 2023, half a million pounds was shared…
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Beyond the Bank: Overlooked Sources of Finance for SMEs Part 1
How do I boost my business growth? Would a cash injection help? Yes, the big banks … but are loans the only option?
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Before You Invest in AI: What Every SME Owner Should Know
Nvidia becoming the richest business in the world, Open AI turning over billions of dollars … How can SMEs leverage AI?
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My MTD Survival Guide: The Cost of Compliance (Part 2)
MTD will change the way SMEs organise and report their finances. What are the costs of software updates and penalties for non-compliance?
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My MTD Survival Guide: What Is Changing (Part 1)
MTD is coming and it’s probably going to be a shock. I am a small business owner who has researched what the impact sof this change will be. Here’s what I found out …