From reusable packaging to net-zero supply chains, “going green” has shifted from a PR choice to a business expectation. Sustainability is now baked into contracts, funding, and customer decisions. The big question for SMEs? Why should you care? Let’s talk about the pros and cons of sustainability for businesses. Pros of Sustainability Sustainability offers substantial…
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How Can Businesses Accommodate ADHD & Other Neurodiverse Conditions In The Workplace?
In recent years, there’s been a welcome shift in how workplaces view neurodiversity. Once misunderstood or overlooked, conditions such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia are now recognised as a natural part of a nuanced workforce. For small businesses, supporting neurodiverse employees isn’t just about “doing the right thing”. It can also bring fresh perspectives, creativity,…
Payment Support For Small Businesses Announced
The Prime Minister revealed on Thursday his plan to support small businesses with securing payments on time from larger firms. The Plan for Change will include £4bn more funding for business support and will also grant new powers to the Small Business Commissioner, allowing them to fine larger firms who refuse to make payments owed…
How To Increase Staff Retention: 10 Best Employee Benefits
Today the job market is more competitive than ever, so in 2025 it’s vital that you create a working environment and culture that makes your best employees want to stay. Increasing staff retention is the key to ensuring you don’t lose you top talent to your competitors. And one of the best ways of retaining…
How Can Businesses Leverage the UK’s New Housing 2025 Plans?
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…
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…