We saw it coming a while ago, and it’s gradually creeping in as the UK’s housing agenda is shifting. Both families, first-time buyers and property developers, are feeling its progressive ripple effects, and the big question remains. ‘How can we plug into this movement, early, deeply, and profitably?’ With that in mind, here are the…
Month: June 2025
Likes, Loops, and Loyalty – How I Used Social Media to Build a £65M Business from Scratch
By Amy Knight, Director and co-founder of Must Have Ideas From day one, social media has been central to the growth of Must Have Ideas. What started out as a team of three packing orders from our kitchen table has evolved into a thriving business employing over 200 people at our 60,000 square foot distribution…
UK Industrial Strategy: What’s Missing For UK Business?
The UK government has finally published their much-anticipated Industrial Strategy for the UK on Monday 23rd June 2025. Our experts have taken the time to pore over the details and gather their thoughts, and now we’re ready to present them. There are 8 key sectors the government are targeting for growth through measures such as…
How To Start A Vending Machine Business UK
Vending machine businesses can be an incredibly profitable business if you’re able to set up a vending machine in a busy, popular area. The best spots can be incredibly profitable, but remember that the UK vending machine market is a competitive one in 2025, so you’ll have to act quick if you find a spot…
The ‘Sign’ Of Business Success With Universal Graphix Limited
Through an on-demand business model and prioritising the customer, Universal Graphix Limited is a signage company on the move… Often, an entrepreneur starts a business based on their own desires, but sometimes they get a push in the right direction from another source. For Rob Errington, co-founder of signage and graphics firm Universal Graphix Limited,…
Spending Review June 2025: Recap & Reaction
The dust has now settled on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review, giving our business writers and experts time to gather their thoughts about what was present and what was missing. Below we’ll react to the key announcements as they relate to UK businesses, before assessing what more needs to be done in order to make…
How To Get Ahead Of The Heatwave & Make Your Workplace Menopause-Ready
By Dr Haleema Sheikh, a specialist in integrative women’s health and bioidentical hormone balancing for the Marion Gluck Clinic As summer temperatures soar, so do the challenges faced by people going through menopause, particularly in the workplace. Hot flushes, fatigue, brain fog, and mood fluctuations can be difficult enough to manage on their own. Add…
Dissolved Company – What Does It Mean?
Companies differ from businesses in that they are a separate legal entity that lives on beyond the lifespan of the previous owner, saving owners from being personally liable for debts. The transfer of control means that a company can potentially continue for as long as there are people who operate under it. For a limited…
Blue Portal Group: An All-Encompassing Telecommunications Service Provider
Through an experienced and talented team in Telecoms, Mobiles and IT, Blue Portal Group covers every service needed for its clients with an added personal touch. Telecommunications can seem a strange language to businesses outside the sector, with terms like SIP and VoIP, likely intimidating for some. However, understanding and adoption of telecoms technology in…