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Whether you’re looking for tips on customer growth, team building, compliance, or SEO, our blog is designed to help small business owners take confident, informed steps forward.
Habits of Highly Effective Small Business Owners
Running a small business in the UK often means juggling sales, delivery, admin, people management and cash flow all at once. The difference between businesses that feel constantly stretched and…
Why Knowing Your Ideal Customer Matters for Small Businesses
January is often treated as a reset for small businesses. Goals are reviewed, budgets reconsidered, and there is renewed focus on growth. Yet one of the most important questions rarely…
Spotlight Series: Q&A with Charles Mears of The Woodpecker Project
Q1: What does your business do, and who do you help? We’re a mental health awareness charity that specialises in training personal trainers and individuals who work in the fitness…
How Small Businesses Can Simplify Online Selling
Running an online shop often starts simply, a few products, one website, and a steady flow of customers. Over time though, as more products, payment options, and channels are added,…
How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Video Content
Why video matters more than ever It’s hard to ignore the way video has become part of our everyday lives. Whether it’s short clips on social media, explainer videos on…
Spotlight Series: Q&A with Kris Laszkiewicz of Kris Soul Photography
Q1: What does your business do, and who do you help? I’m based in Edinburgh but travel all over Scotland, capturing weddings with a relaxed, natural, and unobtrusive approach. With…
How Small Business Owners Can Plan a Successful Exit Strategy
Stepping away from a business is a major milestone. For some it signals retirement, for others the start of a fresh venture, or a chance to hand leadership to the…
How to Achieve Sustainable Growth as a Small Business
Running a small business in today’s economy is no small feat. With rising costs, increased competition, and constant change in how people find and choose services, simply keeping the doors…
Why Every Small Business Needs a Tagline
Some business owners bristle at the idea of creating a tagline. It can feel unnecessary, gimmicky, or like something only big-budget brands bother with. But the truth is, a strong…
Spotlight Series: Q&A with Paul Madan of The Wellbourne Clinic
We’re proud to introduce the first-ever edition of our Spotlight Series. This will be a quarterly feature available exclusively to active members of UK Business Portal. Each edition highlights the…
How Hyper-Local Search Gives Small Businesses a Competitive Edge
As search behaviour continues to evolve, one trend stands out as a huge opportunity for small businesses: hyper-local search. Unlike broader local searches (like “plumber in Manchester”), hyper-local queries are…
What is NAP and Why Does It Matter for Small Businesses?
If you’ve ever searched for a business online and found conflicting information, such as a wrong phone number or an outdated address, you’ve experienced the downside of poor NAP consistency….