Who Should Manage Your Social Media Accounts? UK Guide 2026
Social media is no longer optional for UK small businesses. According to Ofcom’s Online Nation 2024 report, 94% of UK adults now use social media. ONS e-commerce data from 2024 shows that 58% of UK businesses with ten or more employees use social platforms for marketing, sales or customer service, while 76% of UK adults […]
The Future of Business Networking in the UK (2026)
For women running a business in the UK, networking remains one of the most direct routes to new clients, useful introductions and practical peer support. The format has changed since the pandemic-driven shift to video calls, but the principle has not: people still buy from people. In 2026, business networking in the UK is less […]
EIS for Investors: A Complete 2026 UK Tax Relief Guide
Explore the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) for tax relief and investment in high-growth startups. Learn about key benefits, eligibility, and risks to make informed investment decisions.
How to Track Customer Satisfaction Levels in Your UK Business
Customer satisfaction is one of the few metrics that directly predicts whether a buyer will return, recommend you, or quietly switch to a competitor. With 5.5 million private sector businesses operating in the UK at the start of 2024, and 99.9% of them classified as SMEs, according to the Department for Business and Trade’s Business […]
Do Women’s Business Networks Limit Growth in 2026?
Women need to move beyond women’s networks and businesses that target women says Conrad Liveris.
Resilience and agility in a 100-year-old family business
Family businesses are the backbone of the UK economy. According to the Institute for Family Business (IFB) Research Foundation (2021), there are around 5 million family firms in the UK, employing roughly 14 million people and contributing an estimated £1.4 trillion to GDP. Yet running one is rarely straightforward: ONS data (2024) shows that only […]
Generating Business Ideas: 7 Practical Steps for UK Women
Generating business ideas is the first real test for any aspiring founder. In 2026, UK women are starting businesses at a significant rate, yet the idea itself remains the make-or-break factor. Whether you are planning a side hustle, a limited company, or a social enterprise, the process is the same: identify a problem you can […]
Going Global with Your Online Business: A 2026 UK Guide
If you want to sell directly to consumers in fast growing countries you’ll need to seriously consider localising your web offer.
Business Energy-Saving Tips to Cut UK Costs in 2026
Energy remains one of the largest controllable costs for UK small businesses. For women-led SMEs already navigating tight margins, uneven access to growth finance, and rising employment costs, cutting waste rather than cutting staff is often the smarter route to protecting profit. The good news is that most businesses can reduce their energy bills through […]