Category : SMEs


Single mum builds £1.2M business from £50

After a devastating breakup left her with just £50, one determined mother transformed her life by creating a revolutionary baby product company that's changing parenting across the UK.

Spring Gully Foods collapses into administration

Iconic South Australian food manufacturer Spring Gully Foods enters voluntary administration, threatening 85 local jobs and casting uncertainty over beloved products including pickles, sauces and chutneys.

Dragons' Den record deal sparks BBC controversy

BBC faces mounting criticism as Dragons' Den stars secure the show's largest-ever investment deal with Spanish entrepreneur Francisco Gimenez, sparking controversy over due diligence and editorial standards.

California Business Owners Take On Homeless Crisis

Frustrated California entrepreneurs are implementing radical new approaches to tackle the state's escalating homelessness problem, creating innovative partnerships and solutions that challenge conventional methods.

Gen Z's Side Hustle Revolution: Teens Building Businesses

Exclusive report reveals how UK teenagers are leveraging social media and digital tools to launch micro-businesses, transforming the traditional entrepreneurial landscape and generating substantial incomes while still in education.

Customer leaves £2,500 tip on £1.99 cafe meal

A stunned small business owner in the UK received an extraordinary act of generosity when a diner left a four-figure tip on a minuscule bill, in a heartwarming display of support for local SMEs.

Mum turns crochet hobby into £80k-a-year business

A UK mum transformed her crochet hobby into a thriving £80k business after quitting her job, proving passion projects can be profitable. Discover her inspiring journey from side hustle to success.

Dragons' Den 'Disaster': £40m Pitch Branded Delusional

A Dragons' Den hopeful faced a brutal reality check after demanding £1 million for a 2.5% stake in his business, valuing it at a staggering £40 million. The Dragons unanimously declared the pitch 'delusional' and a 'complete disaster', leading to one of t

1West launches innovative SME loan platform

Discover how 1West is transforming the lending landscape for small businesses with its cutting-edge financial platform, offering faster approvals and competitive rates.

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