Opinion
The April Cost Squeeze: Why Small Businesses Must Plan Ahead, Not Catch Up
For many small businesses in the UK, April has become a predictable pressure point.
Saturday 17 October 2026
Eco Entrepreneur Rachel Watkyn is the founder of Tiny Box Company which has a £10,000,000 annual turnover. www.tinyboxcompany.com and Know The Origin www.knowtheorigin.com which allows consumers to make sustainable choices on household goods, activewear and gifts based on their personal values. Rachel is a well-known expert on sustainability and to date is the most successful female to appear on Dragon’s Den Rachel runs a large team in Sussex and is a frequent speaker at business events. Rachel runs free business clinics once a week for those looking to get back into the work force or who have a new business idea.
For many small businesses in the UK, April has become a predictable pressure point.
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