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When to use AI in the branding process

Everyone in the business world is talking about AI. But you don’t have to be for or against it, says branding expert Tom Livingstone, who explains how to harness the best of it for your company’s branding journey, as well as lean into human talent and creativity when needed. Your

by Staff writer

4 August 2026

Business Advice Business Development Year-End & Cash Flow

3 key insights into expanding your business abroad

While some founders are content with their business being based in one place, others have their sights set on international expansion. Oana Jinga is a co-founder at Dexory, a fast-scaling UK-based warehouse intelligence company with a presence in over sixteen countries. Sharing three core learnings, she explains how they managed

by Staff writer

3 August 2026

HR & Employment

Dealing with workplace pensions: the first steps

Part of your SME owner’s responsibilities is to provide workplace pensions. These long-term savings plans have been compulsory by UK law for eligible workers since 2012, with 11 million workers initially automatically enrolled. However, as a new small business owner, wading into the world of auto-enrolment can be intimidating. Where

by Staff writer

1 August 2026

Business Advice Year-End & Cash Flow

3 founder tips on maintaining high client retention

Steve Rowbotham is an Olympic rower turned fast-scaling entrepreneur. He is the founder of Navigator, a travel ad tech business that within six years has a 75% client retention rate, works with global brands and has a goal of a multi-million pound exit. Below, he shares with Business Advice readers

by Staff writer

27 July 2026

Business Advice Business Planning

Founder lessons on international growth

Ben Fox, co-founder and CEO of global B2B marketing and PR agency, Fox Agency, has led the agency’s growth from its UK roots into an international business with an established presence in the US. Drawing on that experience, he shares six lessons for leaders thinking about international growth. For many

by Staff writer

22 July 2026

Business Advice Finance Year-End & Cash Flow

Lessons for raising investment and expanding

Raising investment feels like a marker of success, but that’s not the finish line. It’s the start of more hard work, here’s how to get it right, according to Conor Lyden, the founder and CEO of Trustap, a fintech firm helping to build trust with online transactions. I’ve been through

by Staff writer

21 July 2026

Work & Wellbeing

Starting your workplace mental health audit

Across the UK, stress, anxiety, and burnout are among the leading causes of workplace absence, costing businesses billions each year. Even more tragic is the way this is eroding the morale of teams that might otherwise thrive. For small business owners, the consequences can be particularly acute. When a member

by Staff writer

18 July 2026

Business Advice Business Planning Sales & Marketing

Six takes on developing a great product

Catherine Longland understands the art of product development. She is the co-founder of Hygge Sheets, an award-winning bedtime comfort brand for children and adults, with a presence in the UK, US, Canada and Europe. Below, she shares her six transferable tips for product development and launch. 1. Listen to your

by Annie May Byrne-Noonan

14 July 2026

How to hire for racial diversity in your business

Building a racially diverse team isn’t just a social initiative. For SMEs, hiring for racial diversity can be a business advantage. Diverse teams have a deeper understanding of customers. They have broader perspectives and generally are better at problem-solving. So, how do you hire for racial diversity the right way?