Sourcing Suppliers Articles

Fixed term contracts – the facts in full

If you’re a business owner (specifically one that hires employees), it is very likely that you’l...

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Food industry faces 9.3bn tariff bill under a no-deal Brexit

A failure to reach any Brexit deal will create an average tariff of 27% on products imported from th...

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A Holland & Barrett listing instilled belief in these tea industry innovators

The husband and wife team behind T Plus Drinks reveal how they navigated the tough early days as foo...

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Social enterprise Brewgooder secures Tesco listing for Clean Water Lager

The social enterprise claimed the Tesco deal will help fulfil its aim to bring clean water access to...

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Will Mastercard’s new digital trade platform erase borders for small UK firms?

Mastercard has unveiled a new digital trade platform it claims will help small UK businesses find bu...

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East London duo handed 18-year business ban for selling illegal booze

Two shopkeepers have been disqualified from running a business for a combined 18 years, after a Tra...

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I pitched a product to another brand but I’m worried my idea has been stolen

As a small producer, designer or manufacturer, you might want to approach a larger company with a ...

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Selling to Co-op was a crucial stepping stone for these suppliers

Continuing our regular supply chain series, Business Advice hears from two smaller suppliers about ...

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Restaurant-shunning millennials could cost UK catering industry 1bn

Millennials preferring to eat at home than go out could cost the UK's catering industry close to 1bn...

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Is Tesco’s 3.7bn Booker takeover a fair deal for small business owners?

As supermarket giant Tesco completes the acquisition of cash-and-carry chain Booker, the Federation...

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