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Why SMEs are being held back by broadband connectivity

SMEs are reliant on fast broadband connectivity to ensure their customers receive a smooth and efficient service. But this is not always the case in the UK, where the infrastructure can sometimes be lacking. Owen Keenan-Lindsey, CEO, Assimilated International, which provides complete ICT...


UMi welcomes Engineering and Manufacturing Network to growing partnership network

North East England-based business support consultancy, UMi, has welcomed Engineering Manufacturing Network (EMN) to its growing network of partners delivering the best support for small businesses in the region.  The partnership aims to deepen support for engineering and manufacturing...


UK business confidence recovers but dark clouds on horizon, warns FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) quarterly survey has found that business confidence has recovered. The report noted that confidence is being restored after a decline at the end of last year, but ‘dark clouds’ are on the horizon as costs remain high. The study found...


Innovative engineering company turns up the heat on future growth plans

A Sheffield-based engineering company, which is helping businesses recoup thousands of pounds in energy costs, is turning up the heat on its future growth plans after calling on help from Finance For Enterprise and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Headquartered at Sheffield’s...


UK AgriTech secures £4 million to scale up eco-friendly insecticides

A UK AgriTech specialising in the next generation of green insecticides has secured a further round of investment totalling £4 million to scale up the development of its unique nature-inspired pesticides, the first of their kind to be developed worldwide. Investment in this pre-Series A...


Driving innovation: how accelerator programmes are boosting the UK’s space industry 

The UK space sector is worth more than £16.4 billion per year and employs over 47,000 people. Entrepreneurial support from space accelerators plays an integral role in the industry’s growth. Mike Stephens, CEO Entrepreneurial Spark – Space Accelerators, explains how accelerator...


Swiss technology provider ALSO expands to the UK

Switzerland-based, ALSO Group, one of Europe’s biggest technology providers, is expanding its operations in the UK, offering direct access to its ALSO Cloud Marketplace (ACMP) platform. The ALSO Cloud platform not only connects over 100 vendors including Microsoft, Adobe, Dropbox and IBM...


UK SMEs are unclear how to reach net zero despite big businesses making progress

Almost six in 10 SMEs (59%) are unclear on what is required, and do not feel ready, to reach net zero despite large businesses making progress on sustainability goals, says a new study. The UK has a net zero knowledge gap which must be closed if it is to meet its 2050 net zero pledges. […]


Delivering a specialist business management solution for vital infrastructure

EMiR Software supports the UK’s vital infrastructure. It is a market leader in specialist business management software and is designed for electrical and mechanical engineering businesses that install and service large-scale industrial and commercial equipment. Forty-five percent of the UK...


How to ensure your business is ahead of the switch-off curve

Openreach has served notice that it will switch off analogue PSTN and ISDN telephone services in 2025. Therefore, UK businesses need to start preparing now, however distant 2025 might seem today. Dom Norton, Sales Director, Spitfire Network Services, explains the telecommunications options...


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