Alex Campbell and Katie Friedman—co-founders of Gold Mind Academy and authors of ADHD… Now What?, a new book (out 21 July) on understanding ADHD wiring and reclaiming your power—draw on over a decade of experience helping organisations move from theory to meaningful neurodiversity support. It’s easy to talk about “supporting neurodivergent staff” in theory. But what does that actually mean day to day, especially when not everyone has a diagnosis, or even identifies as neurodivergent yet? That’s the challenge many workplaces face. Over the last decade, we’ve worked with many organisations trying to be more inclusive. What we’ve learned is…
Author: sme-admin
Late payments are a huge headache for UK SMEs. Nearly three-quarters of UK SMEs are grappling with overdue invoices, with one survey finding an average of £96,000 owed per business in late payments. This cash flow squeeze can choke a small company’s growth and even threaten its survival – the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) estimates 50,000 business closures a year could be avoided if customers paid on time. Put simply, waiting months for payments isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a critical problem holding back our entrepreneurs. John Day is Sales Director and Shareholder at Apollo Business Finance, a UK-based…
Matthew Ekholm, Digital Product Passport and Circularity Specialist at Protokol looks at how businesses should use the EU legislation as a proof point to appeal to a growing sustainable consumer and effectively eliminate accusations of greenwashing Issues surrounding sustainability continue to heighten in the modern world, with businesses knowing too well the demand on them to become more eco-conscious enterprises. In fact, as 70% of consumers admit they are now willing to pay more for products from sustainable brands, it is more important than ever that businesses turn on their green agenda. Moreover, as more reusable and refillable products enter…
Constant Contact, the leading digital marketing and automation platform for small businesses and nonprofits, and Enterprise Nation, has announced the winners of the Small Business, Big Break competition. In a game-changing initiative designed to propel the nation’s most innovative small businesses into the spotlight, three outstanding SMEs have each been awarded a share of a marketing package worth over £300,000, including TV advertising thanks to support from Channel 4 alongside tailored digital marketing support. At a special pitch event held on July 14 in London, eight dynamic small businesses – chosen out of thousands of hopeful entrepreneurs who entered the…
Vivek Savani, UK Country Manager of iBanFirst. looks at four ways SMEs can protect profit margins amid global trade shifts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the power engines of our UK economy, accounting for 16.6 million jobs and generating a total estimated turnover of £2.8 trillion. However, market instability following ‘Liberation Day’ placed pressure on SMEs’ profit margins – especially for those engaged in international trade. In April, the UK economy contracted by 0.3% as businesses cut jobs and cancelled investment plans in response to higher taxes and uncertainty fuelled by Trump’s tariff war. This has undoubtedly shaken business…
Asking ChatGPT a single Query uses 0.34 watt-hours of energy, which is 10 times more energy than a traditional Google search. So, how much could ChatGPT usage be costing UK users, and how is this set to increase along with other household and business bills over the next decade? As part of their research into the future cost of business energy bills, the business energy experts, Utility Bidder, have revealed how much small, medium and large hospitality businesses could be expected to pay for their energy bills in the next ten years – and ChatGPT users will see associated usage energy costs…
DeepL, a leading global Language AI company, today announced several updates to its live speech translation solution, DeepL Voice, including expanded language support and advanced meeting productivity features, with an integration with Zoom Meetings coming soon. As adoption accelerates among enterprises such as Inetum, Cybozu and Brioche Pasquier, these enhancements further position DeepL Voice as an essential solution for seamless multilingual communication in today’s global workplace. “Global businesses can’t afford to be slowed down by language barriers. That’s why over 200,000 business customers trust DeepL to help them communicate clearly every day,” said Jarek Kutylowski, CEO and Founder of DeepL. “These new updates to DeepL Voice…
Alison Bromley, Head of Partnerships at Onebright, discusses why investing in workplace mental health isn’t just the right thing to do but a proven, strategic business decision that delivers measurable ROI. The conversation around workplace mental health has evolved dramatically in the past few years. What was once considered a ‘nice-to-have’ employee benefit has become critical to business, and the numbers tell a compelling story that no organisation can afford to ignore. The economic reality is stark. Mental ill health costs the UK economy an eye-watering £110 billion annually. This figure encompasses sickness absence, presenteeism, and staff turnover, costs that directly…
Salary secrecy is costing you talent, says new campaign urging UK employers to publish salaries on job ads. Communications agency Jack & Grace has today launched #SayThePay – a salary transparency campaign calling on employers to publish salary bands in job ads – warning that businesses risk missing out on talent due to a lack of transparency. New research commissioned by Jack & Grace reveals a growing expectation for openness around pay – two in three people (64%) in the UK say they are unlikely to apply for a role if no salary is listed. The survey of 2,003 people also found over half (58%) of…
The South West Expo, held on 10th July at the STEAM Museum in Swindon, has been hailed a huge success, drawing in hundreds of SMEs and over 80 exhibitors from across the region. The day began with a buzzing breakfast networking session, followed by an inspiring keynote address from the UK’s No.1 motivational speaker, Brad Burton. Speaking to a packed room of more than 150 business owners, Brad shared his personal journey of resilience and growth. “I spoke today about hope, optimism, and belief — the three things that carried me through some of the toughest times in my life,”…