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Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business

82 per cent believe intergenerational collaboration is key to growth

Family firms need four relatives of all ages to thrive, study finds

SME's are being made to reconsider their future

Ad Feature Spring Statement leaves UK SME’s more financially vulnerable

Nearly a third are held back by slow internet

Small businesses waste 12 working days a year due to misfiring tech

Diane Park who runs Wave of Nostalgia in Haworth says sustainability is at the heart of her business

The Willow Review issues new recommendations for UK small businesses

30 per cent haven't written one

Almost half of Brits 'haven't got around' to making a will

Richard Beattie and Kristina Fleming (YFCU presidential team) and Bob Esler (honorary treasurer)

Bob Esler waves goodbye to honorary treasurer duties with YFCU after 27 years

Breast cancer survivor turns trauma into successful swimwear business

There are six major trends expected to influence the sector in 2025

Ad Feature ID card printing trends in 2025 - here’s how it can help your business

Farmers need to include pensions in their inheritance tax planning. (Pic: Freelance)

Pensions inheritance tax blow for farmers

CAFRE students graduate from Queen’s University Belfast with master’s in business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise at the winter ceremony. Helena Scott (Aghadowey), Michaela Tener (CAFRE Lecturer), Meagan Quigg (Hillsborough), Maryella Corden (Craigavon), Adam Montgomery (Limavady) Dr Victoria Murphy (CAFRE Senior Lecturer), Sandra-Gai Carney (Crumlin) and Amy Fowler (Dungannon).

Senior Lecturer at CAFRE, Dr Victoria Murphy, congratulated the graduates

UK-based job management tool was crowned ‘Top Product’ and ‘Software/App of the Year’

Ad Feature Job management tool for tradespeople wins two esteemed business awards

Essity hand out toilet roll to Nottingham University students as part of their recruitment drive.

UK employer advertises jobs on toilet rolls in student loos

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Ad Feature How hitting a round number at a petrol pump can win you a car

Black Banx reports $2.3 billion profit before tax in nine months of 2024

Ad Feature Black Banx reports $2.3b profit before tax in nine months of 2024
Digital financial house Black Banx announced a profit before tax of $892 million for the third quarter of 2024, or a combined profit of $2.3 billion for the first nine months of this year.
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The podcast offers a lifeline for overlooked small businesses struggling to make sense of the increasingly complex digital marketing landscape.

Ad Feature Marketing expert launches podcast to help overlooked small businesses

One of the UK’s most exciting and recognised entrepreneurs, Tom Glanfield of TEGCap, from Bournemouth, Hampshire

Ad Feature Insider tricks that entrepreneurs use to get noticed

Margaret McDowell Wilcox, the new President

Boccia and curling on offer at Seaforde WI

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

UFU corporate sales executive Craig Scott welcomes Adrian Gamble AG Agri as its newest corporate member.

AG Agri becomes UFU corporate member

Farming Life news

HSA to focus on tractor safety and farmer’s health and wellbeing

A research study of 2,000 adults revealed Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation – with three quarters harbouring ambitions to be their own boss.

Gen Z are the most entrepreneurial generation, according to research

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Motorists urged to check out city centre parking options

£733m generated for local businesses from fans with resold tickets
Sport and music fans with resold tickets have contributed £733 million to local businesses which support live events.
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Bathroom revealed as a hotspot for creativity

Alastair Bell enjoying New York.

New York show a great success for local artisan food companies

Vet prescription fees could be capped as CMA launches an investigation

Many UK small businesses expect little growth over the next two years

Many UK small businesses expect little growth over the next two years

Downtime Deficit

Nine in 10 British business owners work on holiday, new damning study reveals – ...

More than 1 in 5 Brits want to become their own boss

Young adults are gearing up to become their own boss by 30

The time is now to make an MOT on your money

The best and worst parts of becoming your own boss

The Apprentice: Raise a glass, it's the only way you'll get through it

Lord Alan Sugar is the "boss" of The Apprentice UK.

The Apprentice UK: Top 9 most successful previous winners

Congratulations to Alex Irvine (Castlewellan) who graduated with a Master’s Degree in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise at the Queen’s University Belfast Winter Graduation. Alex a Sustainable Agriculture graduate from CAFRE continued her studies to attain a postgraduate degree through studying at CAFRE, Loughry Campus. For course information visit: www.cafre.ac.uk

Degrees of success for graduates

How a sporting mentality can assist you in the business world

Top tips for budding entrepreneurs

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

Wetherspoons: UK pub chain returns to profit following pandemic slump

Wetherspoons reports first annual profits since pandemic

Greggs sales jump by over a fifth as cost increases ease. (Photo: Getty Images)

On a roll: Greggs sales jump by over a fifth as cost increases ease

Many SMEs have reinvested their profits just to stay afloat this year

Aldi boss says 'savvy shoppers' helped profits jump by £118m

Samuel L. Jackson stars in new Warburtons advert

Wilko fell into administration in August after grappling with a cash shortage and sharp losses.

The Range snaps up Wilko in £5m deal - but stores will close

Commuters wait at a bus stop outside a branch of Barclays in London.

Barclays bank to axe 450 jobs across the business

A Wilko rescue deal could save thousands of jobs

Wilko rescue deal almost over the line and could save 1000s of jobs

Wilko stops click and collect and home delivery services.

Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through

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Thousands of jobs are at risk as retailer Wilko confirms collapse.

Wilko ‘could be saved’ by rival discount chains according to experts

Troubled high street retailer Wilko has suspended home deliveries as it races for a rescue deal to avoid collapse. (Photo supplied by Wilko/Shutterstock)

Wilko stops online orders and appoints administrators

Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk