Lovevery, the early childhood brand, loved by parents around the globe, invests in the UK, opening Logistics Centre in The Midlands. The expansion and investment into the UK sees its first local Fulfilment Centre, as a part of the expansion plan by supply chain expert, Bleckmann, who provides end-to-end logistics solutions for retail and lifestyle brands, such as Lovevery, open in The Midlands Gold Triangle; Magna Park Lutterworth. The move by startup, Lovevery, to join other recognisable brands at Bleckmann including Gymshark, follows its successful US $100m Series C raise, announced last October. To date, all Lovevery product shipments into the UK have been processed via its European HQ, based in the Netherlands, which at times became challenging, due to Brexit and Covid19. The strategic move to shift all UK…
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The Office has been off air since 2013, but we can’t help but wonder how Dunder Mifflin employees would navigate present-day life. Would Michael spend more time switching up his Teams background, than managing his actual team? Would Angela turn up in a hazmat suit? And how would one of television’s most dysfunctional work families stay connected and keep sales alive while working remotely? Here, Douglas Mulvihill, UK marketing manager at Cloud communications software developer Ringover, explains how he’d keep Dunder Mifflin pushing paper. The Office taught us many lessons about the importance of company culture — but not so…
Small businesses will have heard the warnings of “watch out for silly spelling mistakes” or “consider adding a hyphen if the domain you want is taken”, but there are still bumps in the domain road that keep catching even the most clued-up SME out. While you don’t need to be a domain name expert to create your own website, arming yourself with the right knowledge can help you make the right decision and avoid any costly mistakes down the line. Georgia Themistokleous and Chris Spencer, domain specialists at Fasthosts, share their expert insight into what small businesses should look out…
Neil Jurd believes anyone can learn to lead. You don’t need to be a ‘born leader’, subscribe to complex academic theories or get up at 4am to brainstorm ideas in a cold shower. This simple, concise, highly practical book “THE LEADERSHIP BOOK” offers a step-by-step guide to excellent leadership. Neil believes “Leaders achieve things far beyond what they could do alone, by engaging others intellectually and emotionally in pursuit of a clear and compelling purpose.” Why this Book Matters 52% of leaders have doubted their ability to lead during the pandemic* – leaders are facing ever more complex challenges…
Britain’s tech sector continues to break records as new government data shows more than 1,800 cyber security firms generated a total of £10.1 billion in revenue in the most recent financial year, a 14 per cent increase from the previous financial year. The DCMS Annual Cyber Sector Report, which tracks the growth and performance of the UK’s cyber security industry, reveals the sector contributed around £5.3 billion to the UK economy in 2021, rising by a third on the previous year from £4 billion – the largest increase since the report began in 2018. Employment across the industry rose by 13…
Anthony Hughes from RVA Surveyors answers some questions SMEToday asked regarding what 2022 will bring for business rates. What are your predictions for 2022? It’s going to be a bit of a strange year, with many businesses getting back to normal or the new normal trading conditions. With almost all of the Covid support ending in March and the start of the final year of the current rating list, there will be uncertain times for some who will be faced with having to pay business rates for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. This will be a…
Following the success of our International Women’s Day Afternoon Tea and Networking in 2020, we’re bringing it back for 2022! About this event Every year, we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8th March to recognise the incredible, strong women in our community. This year is no different and the theme is #BreakTheBias, raising awareness about how we can create a gender-equal world. Join us at the Wyvern Theatre from 11am – 2pm and enjoy women-only networking, the chance to make new connections and of course, a delicious Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco!- Women Only. Up to x5 stands…
At the start of 2021 there were 5.5 million small businesses, but this was down by 6.5% on the previous year[i]. Retiring is one of the most common reasons for selling a business, and after the challenges of dealing with the pandemic, many business owners may wish to retire and sell during 2022. For some who have had their business for many years this can be an emotional and complex task. It can be difficult to know where to start, and it’s something most will need help with as there are many important legal and financial considerations. They will need…
NEW BOOK: successful entrepreneur reveals the unstoppable ‘have-it-all’ mindset to transform your life. Ever felt blocked and overwhelmed by challenges in business and in life? Self-doubt and self- limiting beliefs can stop us from overcoming these obstacles, preventing us from grabbing opportunities to create the life we want and that we truly deserve. Bold new book, Be a Lion explains how you can change the way you think, to develop an unstoppable mindset, to overcome fears and push forward to succeed in both your professional and personal kingdom, without having to give ANYTHING up! Author, Terry Blackburn, had a turbulent adolescence. He…
Today, the process of getting and staying compliant with food safety rules is cumbersome and bureaucratic. As a result, companies struggle and spend significant resources to achieve compliance. FoodDocs — an innovator in the food safety industry – has raised £1.8M ($2.4M/€2.1M) to solve food safety compliance issues with the help of Artificial Intelligence. The funding is led by Bonnier Ventures with Forward Venture Capital, and Spring Capital also joining the round with existing investor United Angels VC. The funds will be used to continue the strategic growth journey, drive further expansion in the US and the UK to reach…