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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 »

Methods of business growth differ depending on the industry, but for many, the most efficient way forward is to seek out informed clients with high intent. The best way to do this is through sales, which can involve attending exhibitions or seeking out leads with high intent. But how do… Read more »

Virtual meetings have existed since the 1990s, but their use has become more widespread and sophisticated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools and businesses switched en masse to video conferencing to continue the business, and even after the quarantine was lifted, the popularity of these meeting methods was largely retained. But… Read more »

UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has made it clear in a recent speech that he intends to make the most of Artificial Intelligence moving forward. In fact, the PM argued that if the UK did not start seriously investing time and money into AI, then we would soon become… Read more »

Cash flow is the money that comes into and out of your business over a certain period of time. Inflows include revenue, loans, and tax refunds, whilst outflows include supplier costs, employee wages, and rent. With the cost of running a business in the UK becoming more expensive due to… Read more »

A family business is a legacy, a shared mission, and a generational bond. However, to ensure these businesses thrive and survive the test of time, families must blend innovation with purpose.  Here’s a detailed look at 15 timeless ideas, real-life examples, and strategies to help families build lasting empires.  … Read more »

As a business owner it’s likely that you’ll need to talk to HMRC at some point. And if you’ve had to deal with HMRC in the past then you’ll know that different departments prefer to be contacted in different ways – which can make reaching out especially difficult. Live chat… Read more »