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Revenue growth management is the key to driving profitability for your SME. RGM focuses on optimising all aspects of your business operations, from pricing to forecasting to inventory management. As a versatile tool that can be applied across a number of different sectors, a strong RGM strategy not only increases… Read more »

For decades, UK governments have promised major housebuilding initiatives, setting targets of 300,000 homes per year or, most recently, 1.5 million over five years. Yet time and again, these targets have been missed. While political debates focus on planning laws and infrastructure, one of the biggest issues remains unaddressed: a… Read more »

Fraudulent parties exist on both the customer and business side of the economy and their targets differ depending on their type. Training yourself, and your team, in fraud detection is not only the best way to avoid financial and reputational loss but also legal consequences. For example, some acts, such… Read more »

Through varied products and services to suit every budget, The Trademark Helpline Ltd is educating and protecting firms from the financial ravages of trademark disputes  It’s safe to say that Jonathan Paton, founder and CEO of The Trademark Helpline Ltd, likes standing up for other businesses. His long-standing centre since 2008… Read more »

Nearly everyone with a personal car uses it to travel to work, and a fraction of those people use it during work hours for business-related reasons. Did you know that these same people, in the event of an accident, may not be able to file a valid claim? Using your… Read more »

Shawbrook’s head of corporate leverage, Chris Walton explains how the bank’s personalised and flexible approach to finance helps SMEs reach their strategic objectives. Growth is a top-level goal in any ambitious SME. At Shawbrook, a specialist consumer and business savings and lending bank, facilitating SME growth by providing a personal,… Read more »

At the helm of these two scaling coffee companies, Brett Boswell is innovating the sector through quality machinery, flexible finance plans, and fantastic customer solutions. Coffee – it makes the world go round, fuelling everyone from hardworking employees in businesses to guests at countless hospitality locations including cafes, hotels and… Read more »

By Simon Bones founder of Genous Most business leaders are aware of their company’s environmental impact. But with 25% of the UK’s emissions coming from households, that means our homes—through heating, electricity use, and fuel consumption—are also a big part of the problem. So, what can CEOs do about it… Read more »

Amy Knight is rewriting the playbook for success in e-commerce. At just 28, she has built Must Have Ideas into a powerhouse business generating £65 million in annual revenue. From packing orders on her dining room table to overseeing a 60,000-square-foot distribution centre, Amy’s journey is one of grit, determination,… Read more »

By Tim Mitchell, Head of Staff and Culture at Oxford Business College As we enter 2025, businesses across a wide range of industries are confronting a pressing issue, a widening talent gap. Dubbed the “2025 Talent Crunch,” this phenomenon is marked by a shortage of workers equipped with the skills… Read more »