In 2019, the Telegraph revealed that 20% of new ventures will fail within just 12 months of opening their doors, with that figure climbing to 60% within the first three years.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2021 – How to stand out and win sales
This hotly anticipated event is just around the corner but what will it look like for businesses this year? Consumer interest in Black Friday dipped by over one-third in 2020 and as a result, businesses are looking to capitalise on the 2021 event both on and offline.
Could your smart doorbell cost you more than you think? The GDPR at your home
This week, a judge at Oxford County Court handed down what is believed to be the first judgment of its kind in the UK relating to the use of the ‘Ring’ doorbell, a popular smart doorbell system that is sold by Amazon.
The problem with emails and what their future looks like
Since the World Wide Web was first launched for widespread use in the early 1990s, electronic mail – or email – has become a vital communications tool for businesses and people across the globe.
Are robots stealing our jobs or solving labour shortages?
As the coronavirus pandemic enveloped the world last year, businesses increasingly turned to automation in order to address rapidly changing conditions.
Why culture is so important in the tech industry
Despite the unprecedented growth, the tech industry has experienced in recent years, it’s no secret the industry suffers from a talent shortage problem.
Surviving to thriving: The digital transformation of SMEs
UK technology consultancy states SMEs must have the right technologies and frameworks in place to succeed
“The world has gone mad” – reaction from SMEs and charity owners on the UK fuel crisis
The current driver shortage has led to supply issues across fuel, food and other retail products. Business Matters spoke to a number of SMEs across the country to gain their reaction to the crisis which range from extreme anger to outright disbelief.
NIC changes have come at a tricky time for SMEs
The Government’s decision to increase national insurance contributions (NIC) by 1.25 per cent from April 2022 has come at a tricky time for SMEs, many of which are struggling with the operational issues and the fallout of the pandemic.
Effective marketing tips to make your business stand out from your competition
Throughout my career, I’ve been lucky enough to witness almost everything that could happen to a business throughout my careers.
‘Piers Morgan’s Ofcom ruling is a victory for common sense’
GETTR’s Jason Miller speaks out how left-liberal institutions have silenced us.
Scale before you fail: How to scale your business to avoid bad growth
The goal for most businesses is to grow, so the concept of bad growth may seem counterintuitive to a lot of business owners.
Finding efficiency in approaches to hybrid working
Our perspectives on remote working have changed dramatically over the course of the pandemic.
Preventing serious violence through employment
Some people live for work, others work to live. For those lucky enough to be in a job they enjoy, work can be rewarding, satisfying and often part of a varied career. For others, work is just a job – a way to make money and little more.
Stuck in the middle – Is this where businesses find themselves following the NI & dividend tax increases?
On 7 September 2021, the UK Government announced an increase of 1.25% in national insurance contributions and a 1.25% increase in dividend tax. These are the highlights:
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