33,000 new loans for small businesses
An £884 million loan scheme for new businesses is to be greatly expanded, delivering much needed finance to the UK’s array of innovative start-ups, the Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced. The Business Secretary has widened eligibility of Start Up Loans scheme to businesses trading for up to 3 years. Click to Read Article
Mini Budget – what it means for small businesses
A mini Budget is taking place on Friday September 23. Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to make an announcement to give emergency help on the cost of living – and the cost of doing business – crises. Click to Read Article
Digital platforms top traditional banks on service
Digital banking platforms are still relatively new to the market but are gaining the trust of small and medium-sized businesses. SME survey results show that digital banking platforms continue to outperform their high street counterparts when it comes to service. Click to Read Article
What does the metaverse mean for your small business?
The metaverse may be a new challenge for some small businesses, but it’s one that can create a major competitive advantage. Here’s what small businesses need to know: Click to Read Article
How the new Recovery Loan Scheme works
The Recovery Loan Scheme, which offers a government guarantee for small business lending, has been extended for another two years. How does it work? Click to Read Article
Discover how to protect yourself when using images online
Here are some useful tips about protecting your business when using images online. Click to Read Article
Boycotting Etsy? Explore Etsy Alternatives to Create an Independent Shop
I know that some of you may be selling and running a business on Etsy so this would be useful, as a couple of months ago, this leading online marketplace increased its transaction fee from 5 percent to 6.5 percent. Click to Read Article
Microsoft Made a Big Change to How It Measures Employee Success. It’s a Lesson for Every Company
By measuring employee ‘thriving’ instead of ‘engagement,’ Microsoft is shifting focus. Here’s why it’s important, and what you can learn from it all. We’ll discover key insights that can help you and your employees go from surviving to thriving. Click to Read Article
Shopify Unlocks Augmented Reality for Small Retailers
Shopify has made a few strategic plays over the past couple of months that have started to unlock the potential of augmented reality (AR) for small e-commerce businesses. in June last year, they quietly acquired Primer, an augmented reality startup that specialized in interior design visualization. This news comes on the heels of several announcements […]
This Navy SEAL Built a Successful Business Teaching Habits to Foster a Healthy Mindset
As small business owners, burnout is among the biggest challenges that we face. But mindset is powerful, as shown by Madefor CEO Patrick Dossett, an ex Navy Seal, When moments of doubt arrive, remember that success doesn’t come in big swings, he said, but rather small steps. While business owners need to be cognizant of […]