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Manufacturers question ability to expand production capacity

Peter Douglas — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:43:34 +0000

Reuters reports that a survey of British manufacturers suggests the UK’s ability to rapidly expand domestic production in a crisis […]

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Staying in Business?

Phil Jones — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:24:40 +0000

Running a small or medium-sized enterprise has never been simple, but in today’s landscape the challenge is steeper than ever. Markets shift quickly, technology evolves at pace, and customer expectations continue to rise. For many business owners, simply keeping the lights on can feel like a full‑time job, let alone finding the time, clarity, or resources to fuel real growth.

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Buying a Business?

Phil Jones — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:57:32 +0000

Buying an existing business can be one of the most rewarding decisions an entrepreneur makes, but it is rarely simple. Hidden challenges, financial hurdles and organisational blind spots can quickly transform an exciting opportunity into a stressful uphill climb. That’s why specialist support can make the difference between a dream realised and a deal that never quite gets off the ground.

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Starting a Business?

Peter Douglas — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:28:07 +0000

Starting a business is one of the most exciting steps you can take in your professional life. It represents freedom, creativity, and the opportunity to shape your own future. But with that excitement often comes uncertainty; “Is my idea good enough? Where do I begin? What should I be thinking about first?”.

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iBOSS introduces Interim Management Support

Peter Douglas — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:48:48 +0000

Many business owners wonder whether Interim Management Support is just another name for Business Coaching. It’s a fair question—they both aim to improve performance and help a business move forward. But in reality, they serve very different purposes, especially when you’re dealing with rapid change, unexpected challenges, or a shortage of time and resources. Let’s break it down in a simple way.

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Businesses brace for new employment laws

Phil Jones — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:44:02 +0000

The first reforms under the Employment Rights Act have come into force. These enhance trade union powers for the benefit of employees. Key changes include the repeal of most of the provisions of the Trade Union Act 2016. They include instead new protections against dismissal for participating in industrial action. One of the partners at Mayer Brown said that “This is a gamechanger. One that will put an even greater onus on employers to prove cause”. Additional measures, including whistleblowing protections, will take effect on 6 April,. Expectation is that employers are planning redundancies ahead of unfair dismissal reforms coming into force next January. The cap on compensation for unfair dismissal will also be lifted. This could also become a significant issue for those employing high earners.

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Tax loophole favours Chinese importers

Phil Jones — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:52:45 +0000

The chief executive of Associated British Foods, (owner of Primark), has warned that the Government's delay in addressing a tax loophole benefits Chinese firms and is harming UK retailers. He has urged ministers to eliminate a rule allowing firms like Shein and Temu to ship parcels worth up to £135 without duty.

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SMEs face £680m hit from Labour’s union plans

iBoss — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:18:02 +0000

Labour’s plan to let trade unions into workplaces according to the Telegraph. It points out that this could hit small businesses with a £680m bill. Under the Employment Rights Act, union officials will be granted "statutory right of access" to workplaces on a weekly basis.

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Forecast that four hospitality businesses to close daily in 2026

Peter Douglas — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:37:21 +0000

City AM reports that the hospitality sector in Britain is facing significant challenges, with four businesses closing daily. According to the NIQ Hospitality Market Monitor, the number of food and drink venues decreased by 0.4% between October and December 2025.

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Monzo Bank launches free tax tool for traders

Phil Jones — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:28:04 +0000

Monzo has introduced a free, HMRC-recognised tax tool to assist sole traders and landlords with the upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax regulations, effective April 2026. The tool allows users to submit tax updates directly through the Monzo app.

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