In the end, it could only go one way. We had been warned that today’s Spring Statement would be more of an update rather than much-needed reform or spending commitments. Still, some SMEs hoped the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves would have a change of heart on previously-announced tax hikes, like the rise in employer National Insurance…
While many associate April with a copious amount of chocolate eggs, it also marks the end of Q4; a time for firms to set new goals and prepare for the start of the next financial year. That makes this Easter season a prime time for businesses to look into networking opportunities. Whether it’s attending casual…
As the debate continues on working from home versus returning to the office, Parliament is collecting evidence about the real-world impact of flexible work on businesses — and your small business could have a say. A newly-formed parliamentary committee is calling for UK organisations and workers to submit their views into the impact of remote…
A healthy work-life balance has become a non-negotiable for many employees in 2025. But with hybrid working models now the standard work model for SMEs, the line between workers’ professional and personal lives may be blurring, new data shows. Headspace, the popular mental health app, surveyed 2,000 workers for its 2025 Workforce State of Mind…
Fila Holdings is wrapping up fiscal 2024 on a high note. According to the Seoul, South Korea-based company, it reported “robust” financial results for 2024, driven by the continued strength of its U.S. golf subsidiary Acushnet Holdings Corp., favorable currency exchange rates and improved cost management. For the year, the company saw consolidated revenue reach…
Tech businesses that are curious about work-life balance are being encouraged to sign up for a new, sector-specific UK trial of the four-day week (4DWW) that launches today. Run by the 4 Day Week Foundation, the UK’s national campaigning organisation for a 4DWW, companies will be encouraged to trial the policy (where businesses work one…
As the sunshine slowly but surely returns, for many Brits, this means the season of outdoor pints is finally here. However, this year it’s coinciding with a major change in pub licensing rules. As of 1st April, pubs will no longer be permitted to sell takeaway drinks to be enjoyed off-premises, as a pandemic-era rule…
It may not be ready to start pulling pints just yet, but artificial intelligence (AI) has already become a fundamental part of pubs, restaurants, and cafes around the UK. Research from Startups has shown that 22% of hospitality firms are facing significant pressure to adopt AI and other emerging technologies into their operations. These tools…
The aftermath of the pandemic hasn’t just changed the way we live and work, but also how we do business, a new survey shows. While the rise of digitisation — such as digital marketing, online payment systems, and automation — was already prevalent pre-pandemic, reliance on digital solutions has practically skyrocketed in the last five…
Whether you’re just starting out in business, growing your company, or maintaining your brand, there’s one vital thing you can’t do without: energy. You may have your messaging on point, your team set up right, and clients flocking to work with you. But if you don’t fuel your body correctly, it could affect your productivity…