An award-winning technology group has delivered £14.3 million of social and economic impact in 2023, demonstrating the importance of balancing commercial business success with social responsibility. IN4 Group, headquartered in MediaCity, Salford, UK, has experienced rapid growth of 1,000%...

A new report from Rimm Sustainability reveals an impressive level of commitment to sustainability practices among UK SMEs. The report, Leading the Charge on Sustainability: Moving from Awareness to Action, canvasses the views of 500 C-suite executives from SMEs from a range of industries across...

Ahead of the last Bank Holiday of the year, new research from Three Business reveals the huge contribution that the Summer Economy makes to the UK economy. The research shows coastal small and medium businesses (SMEs) contribute £3.15 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy,...

As inflation drives up the cost of everyday necessities, many Brits are searching for ways to supplement their incomes. Almost a third of workers (31%) already have a side hustle, while a further 42% are considering taking one up. A second job can take many different forms, but whether reselling...

Nene Capital, an opportunity focused investor in UK SMEs, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Serene Stone, a renowned manufacturer and supplier of quality architectural cast stone. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Nene Capital’s strategic growth...

The UK’s first E-Commerce Trade Commission has been launched to encourage 70,000 more small British businesses to trade and export online and help boost the economy by £9.3 billion. The commission – made up of leading industry experts – is the first of its kind and will...

IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has welcomed new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing year-on-year growth in self-employment. There are 154,000 more self-employed than this time last year. In total, there are now 4.4 million...

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...

Sage’s annual survey of almost 12,000 business leaders globally - Small Business, Big Opportunity - finds that despite a challenging 2022, where rising costs and pressures on revenue and cash flow impacted profitability, UK small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are...

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...