Two entrepreneurs reveal the staggering £800,000 price tag to launch a cocktail bar in Melbourne's CBD, igniting a fierce debate on the cost of doing business in Australia's hospitality sector. Read their full breakdown.
Discover five standout gift ideas from small UK businesses for a meaningful festive season. Support local entrepreneurs and find unique presents. Shop small this Christmas!
Mallows Beauty, a multi-million pound British beauty brand, has entered voluntary liquidation, making 25 staff redundant and leaving creditors owed £1.9m. Read the full story.
HSBC UK launches a competition for three small firms to win a day with a celebrity brand ambassador. Judged by Dame Kelly Holmes and Brian O'Driscoll. Enter by 5 January.
Alison Holliday, 50, and Charlie Lycett-Smith, 46, launch North & Nest, a finance and ops consultancy. They say midlife clarity and resilience give them a unique edge in business. Read their story.
New research uncovers that UK small business owners start with an average of only £6,000, relying on personal savings and family loans. Discover the sacrifices made and the support needed for success.
Small businesses face payment delays and project cancellations during historic US government shutdown. Discover how UK firms are affected and what happens next.
Groundbreaking study reveals nearly half of UK businesses receive inadequate professional guidance, with devastating financial consequences for SMEs nationwide.
New survey reveals alarming surge in supply chain cyber attacks affecting nearly a third of British businesses, with smaller companies becoming prime targets for hackers.
A Warwickshire businessman has been hailed a hero after his blistering Facebook response to a group of women who launched a vicious campaign of abuse against his young employees, calling their behaviour 'utterly disgusting'.
A UK foot model has turned her pongy passion into a profitable business, selling her worn-in, smelly trainers to a global clientele of sneaker sniffers for hundreds of pounds a pair.
A family-run cake business in Birmingham faces financial ruin after a single one-star review falsely accusing them of racism causes bookings to collapse overnight.
Discover how 1West is transforming the lending landscape for small businesses with its cutting-edge financial platform, offering faster approvals and competitive rates.
Discover how Raylo Business is revolutionising tech leasing for SMEs with flexible, budget-friendly plans starting at £2.16 per month—no hidden costs!
The Irish government is evaluating a €1.4bn aid package to assist small and medium-sized businesses impacted by rising costs, with potential measures including grants and commercial rate cuts.
Labour leader Keir Starmer announces bold plans to protect small businesses from crippling late payments, promising stricter enforcement and transparency.