As the Founder and CEO of a leading media company, Richard Alvin looks at the ways that UK SMEs can really impact their business growth.
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Advice on growing your small and medium sized business, SME, in the UK. Hiring and managing staff and finance plus marketing all on one website
Workers warned over out of office email sins to avoid this summer
Employees preparing to set out of office responses for their summer holiday are being warned to avoid ruining working relationships.
4 ways to grow your business in a downturn
It’s possible that the UK economy is about to go into freefall. Inflation remains persistently high, and growth remains sluggishly low.
Diversity is an afterthought in financial services sector
70 per cent of staff believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are an afterthought in the financial services industry, according to new research.
Brits are worst investors in Europe and have £1.8trn sitting idle in savings
Britons are the worst investors in Europe and have around £1.8trn sitting idle in savings accounts, around the entire value of the FTSE 100, a new report released today has found.
Today’s most influential generation(s): a fresh look at the consumer behaviours of Gen Z and millennials
A recent study has indicated that the behaviours, attitudes, and shopping preferences between Gen Z and Millennials are not as different as what is often portrayed in the media.
British butchers see sales boost as plant-based alternatives shunned at the tills
Independent butchers are serving more customers and selling more meat, according to the findings of the Big British Butchers Survey 2023.
Flexible office provider Figflex to invest £2M to accelerate post-covid growth
Leading provider of flexible and co-working office space, FigFlex Offices, has unveiled a new look and feel to coincide with its plans to accelerate growth with a planned £2m investment over the next two years
Aito secures €6m for haptic solutions
Aito has secured a new round of investment to support its continued growth and help the business further commercialise its market leading finger sensing and haptic touch solutions.
AI predicts which online-only stores may make appearance on UK high streets within five years
Savoo has looked into available online data to predict the future of the UK’s high streets in the next 5-10 years, including using AI to help visualise some significant changes.
Confluent for Startups Program launches in the UK to make real-time data easy for startups
Confluent, the data streaming pioneer, has announced its Confluent for Startups program.
Moving in a Hurry: How to Make It Happen on a Tight Deadline?
Moving in a rush can be quite challenging, demanding careful preparation, efficient organization, and effective implementation.
Less than a quarter of Brits passed this financial literacy test
The cost of living crisis has made it even more important to understand the ins and outs of our personal finances.
Women-owned small businesses to benefit from grants throughout FIFA Women’s World Cup
Visa, Worldwide FIFA Women’s Football Partner, has announced a first-ever extension of the coveted Visa Player of the Match athlete award to support women-owned small businesses (WSMB) with $500,000 in total grant funding across the 64 matches and potentially 32 qualifying countries.
The AI Advantage: Richard Alvin’s Game-Changing Strategies for UK SMEs’ Explosive Growth
Richard Alvin explores the various ways in which AI is transforming small businesses in the UK and provide practical strategies for leveraging AI to fuel explosive growth
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