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The Boys: Glory Hall
To celebrate the fifth and final season of the multi-Emmy Award-winning series The Boys during the 2026 FYC season, Prime Video announces The Boys: Glory Hall, a two-day immersive museum that will take over the renowned Hollywood Legion Post 43 on June 6, and 7. The experience will lead fans through a curated retrospective celebrating five seasons of the landmark series. The Boys: Glory Hall will span four distinct exhibition wings celebrating the full legacy of the series.
The challenge of sustainability
Sustainability can be a competitive advantage for SMEs, but they have to work with customers and partners to leverage this By Malcolm Harrison, Group CEO, CIPS The challenge of addressing sustainability concerns is the defining issue of our time, and one which touches every person, business, and community on the planet. So far, the conversation has mostly focused on what large corporations should do to reduce their environmental impact.
Shoppers rally around small businesses amid tough times
Small businesses are receiving much-needed support from their customer base according to new research from American Express, released to coincide with its summer Shop Small campaign that helps support the nation’s local and independent businesses.
UK demand for freelancers increases as businesses make cuts to permanent staff
Business demand for UK freelancers has increased, particularly as a result of permanent staff cuts and remote work, according to a survey of 1,500 UK freelancers and 1,000 business owners. Some 42% of surveyed freelancers say demand for their services has increased since the pandemic. More recently, 31% say increased demand is a result of UK businesses cutting permanent staff. The study from Fiverr reveals that so far in 2022, half (49%) of UK freelancers have increased their workload.
My top five tips for business success
Establishing a business can be daunting, despite the knowledge, experience and passion you may have. From hiring and managing staff, maintaining a positive digital presence and creating a productive work environment while trying to deliver a successful and effective service, there is much to consider.
New Early Pay Product to Help Businesses Improve Relations and Manage Cashflow
A new digital based solution, Early Pay, designed to incentivise larger organisations and local authorities to pay their suppliers before an invoice is due and encourage stronger supply chain relations has been launched by UK Fintech, Saltare. The new Early Pay solution works through a series of mutually beneficial discounts and offers. Once an invoice has been generated and shared with a buyer, the supplier is notified once it’s approved along with the exact date payment will be made.
SafetyCulture invests in groundbreaking IoT player Inauro
Global workplace operations company, SafetyCulture, has announced a GBP £1.7 M investment into data and IoT software company, Inauro. This latest investment continues SafetyCulture’s support of emerging technologies which enhance frontline processes. Launched in 2020 by co-founders Craig Kesby and Angus Kennard, Inauro was created to realise the value of IoT technology across industrial applications and improve everyday operations.
SME Magazine - Summer 2022
Inside the 2022 summer edition of SME Magazine is plenty to help small business owners and would-be business owners develop and thrive. There’s an interview with Jonny Garrett, whose grandfather was the inspiration behind William Wood Watches, a company which has grown from a conversation in a pub to an operation with a £1m turnover in little more than five years.
British workers call for more pay transparency
UK workers want greater pay transparency, according to new research. Fewer than half (42%) of British employees are aware of their total compensation, under a third (31%) know salary ranges for different positions in their company and just 8% are familiar with how salary ranges differ by location.
Why cash on hand is vital for SMEs
By Paul Christensen, above, CEO of Previse Just as the economy should be bouncing back, for many small companies life is getting tougher. With pressure on all fronts, from high inflation, staffing shortfalls, increased shipping costs and raw materials shortages, it is hard not to feel the effects on the bottom line.
The green light: Seven steps to becoming a more sustainable small business
By Andrew Stevens, Head of UK Small and Medium Business, Vodafone As a small business owner, you might not always consider your organisation’s environmental impact as a pressing priority. But customers are increasingly mindful of sustainability as a purchasing factor, and that now extends to small businesses as well as large.
To Pay or Not to Pay, is that the question?
Every day we encounter questions regarding what benefits and allowances to pay in the new working world. In today’s rapidly changing marketplace, getting the salary and benefits package right means the difference between filling those vacancies, retaining staff, or losing them to competitors. Organisations are trying to decide, do they go back to the office, do they work remotely, or do they have a hybrid of the two? What works for them as an organisation and what works for their employees?
To Pay or Not to Pay, is that the question?
Every day we encounter questions regarding what benefits and allowances to pay in the new working world. In today’s rapidly changing marketplace, getting the salary and benefits package right means the difference between filling those vacancies, retaining staff, or losing them to competitors. Organisations are trying to decide, do they go back to the office, do they work remotely, or do they have a hybrid of the two? What works for them as an organisation and what works for their employees?
British workers call for more pay transparency
UK workers want greater pay transparency, according to new research. Fewer than half (42%) of British employees are aware of their total compensation, under a third (31%) know salary ranges for different positions in their company and just 8% are familiar with how salary ranges differ by location.
New Early Pay Product to Help Businesses Improve Relations and Manage Cashflow
A new digital based solution, Early Pay, designed to incentivise larger organisations and local authorities to pay their suppliers before an invoice is due and encourage stronger supply chain relations has been launched by UK Fintech, Saltare. The new Early Pay solution works through a series of mutually beneficial discounts and offers. Once an invoice has been generated and shared with a buyer, the supplier is notified once it’s approved along with the exact date payment will be made.
SME Magazine - Summer 2022
Inside the 2022 summer edition of SME Magazine is plenty to help small business owners and would-be business owners develop and thrive. There’s an interview with Jonny Garrett, whose grandfather was the inspiration behind William Wood Watches, a company which has grown from a conversation in a pub to an operation with a £1m turnover in little more than five years.
The green light: Seven steps to becoming a more sustainable small business
By Andrew Stevens, Head of UK Small and Medium Business, Vodafone As a small business owner, you might not always consider your organisation’s environmental impact as a pressing priority. But customers are increasingly mindful of sustainability as a purchasing factor, and that now extends to small businesses as well as large.
My top five tips for business success
Establishing a business can be daunting, despite the knowledge, experience and passion you may have. From hiring and managing staff, maintaining a positive digital presence and creating a productive work environment while trying to deliver a successful and effective service, there is much to consider.
UK demand for freelancers increases as businesses make cuts to permanent staff
Business demand for UK freelancers has increased, particularly as a result of permanent staff cuts and remote work, according to a survey of 1,500 UK freelancers and 1,000 business owners. Some 42% of surveyed freelancers say demand for their services has increased since the pandemic. More recently, 31% say increased demand is a result of UK businesses cutting permanent staff. The study from Fiverr reveals that so far in 2022, half (49%) of UK freelancers have increased their workload.
Shoppers rally around small businesses amid tough times
Small businesses are receiving much-needed support from their customer base according to new research from American Express, released to coincide with its summer Shop Small campaign that helps support the nation’s local and independent businesses.
SafetyCulture invests in groundbreaking IoT player Inauro
Global workplace operations company, SafetyCulture, has announced a GBP £1.7 M investment into data and IoT software company, Inauro. This latest investment continues SafetyCulture’s support of emerging technologies which enhance frontline processes. Launched in 2020 by co-founders Craig Kesby and Angus Kennard, Inauro was created to realise the value of IoT technology across industrial applications and improve everyday operations.
Why cash on hand is vital for SMEs
By Paul Christensen, above, CEO of Previse Just as the economy should be bouncing back, for many small companies life is getting tougher. With pressure on all fronts, from high inflation, staffing shortfalls, increased shipping costs and raw materials shortages, it is hard not to feel the effects on the bottom line.
Benefits of salary sacrifice pension contributions
Following April’s National Insurance contribution increase, the anticipated rush of businesses implementing a salary sacrifice arrangement as a more efficient way to pay pension contributions and help offset the rise, has yet to materialise.
Benefits of salary sacrifice pension contributions
Following April’s National Insurance contribution increase, the anticipated rush of businesses implementing a salary sacrifice arrangement as a more efficient way to pay pension contributions and help offset the rise, has yet to materialise.
How E-signatures Drive Business Trust in Digital Agreements
Pen and paper authentication is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Ronan Copeland, below, Group Vice President & General Manager EMEA, DocuSign, looks at how digital processes simplify processes to enable smarter, safer, and more trustworthy ways of working. Trust lies at the heart of any company. Not only in the products and services it offers to its customers, but also in the very core of how it operates and does business.
How E-signatures Drive Business Trust in Digital Agreements
Pen and paper authentication is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Ronan Copeland, below, Group Vice President & General Manager EMEA, DocuSign, looks at how digital processes simplify processes to enable smarter, safer, and more trustworthy ways of working. Trust lies at the heart of any company. Not only in the products and services it offers to its customers, but also in the very core of how it operates and does business.
The challenge of sustainability
Sustainability can be a competitive advantage for SMEs, but they have to work with customers and partners to leverage this By Malcolm Harrison, Group CEO, CIPS The challenge of addressing sustainability concerns is the defining issue of our time, and one which touches every person, business, and community on the planet. So far, the conversation has mostly focused on what large corporations should do to reduce their environmental impact.
Revealed: Britain’s funniest small business names
The UK’s funniest small business name has been revealed after a public vote crowned one small business with ‘Britain’s Best Small Business Name’. Perky Blenders, a London-based specialty coffee roasters, beat over 1,500 punny-named small businesses to be presented with the hotly contested accolade. The husband and wife duo picked up 16% of the total votes and will receive a £2,500 grant from Simply Business, aimed at supporting business growth.
Revealed: Britain’s funniest small business names
The UK’s funniest small business name has been revealed after a public vote crowned one small business with ‘Britain’s Best Small Business Name’. Perky Blenders, a London-based specialty coffee roasters, beat over 1,500 punny-named small businesses to be presented with the hotly contested accolade. The husband and wife duo picked up 16% of the total votes and will receive a £2,500 grant from Simply Business, aimed at supporting business growth.
Hassle-free customs clearance service to help businesses
Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW) launches a hassle-free customs clearance service to help businesses navigate the post-Brexit import and export landscape Fast-growing firm eyes further expansion with bespoke customs clearance service International freight forwarders, Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW), has launched a full customs clearance service to help businesses struggling with post-Brexit import and export rules.
Hassle-free customs clearance service to help businesses
Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW) launches a hassle-free customs clearance service to help businesses navigate the post-Brexit import and export landscape Fast-growing firm eyes further expansion with bespoke customs clearance service International freight forwarders, Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW), has launched a full customs clearance service to help businesses struggling with post-Brexit import and export rules.
Does Your Business Qualify For £50,000 In R&D Tax Credits?
Research and Development tax credits are a HMRC scheme designed to help support businesses that have spent money on innovative projects. Our specialist R&D tax advisors have helped companies all over the UK to easily access these funds and transform their business! Some of the businesses we have helped make successful claims Businesses in any industry can claim R&D tax credits, as long as they operate from a limited company.
Does Your Business Qualify For £50,000 In R&D Tax Credits?
Research and Development tax credits are a HMRC scheme designed to help support businesses that have spent money on innovative projects. Our specialist R&D tax advisors have helped companies all over the UK to easily access these funds and transform their business! Some of the businesses we have helped make successful claims Businesses in any industry can claim R&D tax credits, as long as they operate from a limited company.
How freelancing can improve diversity in tech
Diversity is crucial to the tech industry’s development and success, and female representation is an important piece of the puzzle. One Deloitte Insight analysis predicted that female representation in technical roles in large technology companies would increase by 0.6 per cent from 2019 to 2022. The balance is gradually being redressed, and new opportunities are arising for female tech professionals that could facilitate their prominence in the industry.
How freelancing can improve diversity in tech
Diversity is crucial to the tech industry’s development and success, and female representation is an important piece of the puzzle. One Deloitte Insight analysis predicted that female representation in technical roles in large technology companies would increase by 0.6 per cent from 2019 to 2022. The balance is gradually being redressed, and new opportunities are arising for female tech professionals that could facilitate their prominence in the industry.
Brothers working to produce the next-gen of plant milk
SME talks to brothers Tom and Nick Watkins about their plant-based milk brand, MIGHTY Tell us about MIGHTY. When did you set the company up and what was the thinking behind it? Tom: We started MIGHTY in 2018, from Nick’s basement in Batley. Nick and I both suffer (like many people out there) from an intolerance to dairy.
Brothers working to produce the next-gen of plant milk
SME talks to brothers Tom and Nick Watkins about their plant-based milk brand, MIGHTY Tell us about MIGHTY. When did you set the company up and what was the thinking behind it? Tom: We started MIGHTY in 2018, from Nick’s basement in Batley. Nick and I both suffer (like many people out there) from an intolerance to dairy.
How to Manage Teams Effectively to Prevent High Staff Turnover
Some employees stay in their company for many years because they love their work and feel like they are where they are supposed to be. On the other hand, others leave their job after only a brief period of working to pursue other career opportunities. As an employer, you definitely want to retain all your employees, whether they have been working for you for several years or have just started a few months ago.
How to Manage Teams Effectively to Prevent High Staff Turnover
Some employees stay in their company for many years because they love their work and feel like they are where they are supposed to be. On the other hand, others leave their job after only a brief period of working to pursue other career opportunities. As an employer, you definitely want to retain all your employees, whether they have been working for you for several years or have just started a few months ago.
The Growth of Specialist Job Roles
Specialists are employees responsible for performing certain tasks or taking up specific roles in the company. Their duties are related to their profession, educational attainment, or work experiences. These employees are usually well-skilled in specialisations pertaining to their assigned tasks. Moreover, specialists receive proper training on the competencies required of their speciality. Recently, there has been an increasing demand for specialist job roles.
The Growth of Specialist Job Roles
Specialists are employees responsible for performing certain tasks or taking up specific roles in the company. Their duties are related to their profession, educational attainment, or work experiences. These employees are usually well-skilled in specialisations pertaining to their assigned tasks. Moreover, specialists receive proper training on the competencies required of their speciality. Recently, there has been an increasing demand for specialist job roles.
Higher energy costs driving green agenda among UK SMEs
Rising energy prices have forced 89% of small businesses to review their energy use – with many becoming greener enterprises as a result – according to new research. The findings by Novuna Business Finance come at a time when many smaller enterprises trail behind larger corporates on sustainability matters – with less than half of UK small businesses having a carbon offset plan in place (45%) and 24% saying they don’t have the budget to invest in becoming more sustainable.
Higher energy costs driving green agenda among UK SMEs
Rising energy prices have forced 89% of small businesses to review their energy use – with many becoming greener enterprises as a result – according to new research. The findings by Novuna Business Finance come at a time when many smaller enterprises trail behind larger corporates on sustainability matters – with less than half of UK small businesses having a carbon offset plan in place (45%) and 24% saying they don’t have the budget to invest in becoming more sustainable.
Wunder aiming to drive a revolution in social and giving
A UK start-up which aims to revolutionise the way in which people use social has begun business with the highest ever pre-launch valuation of £25 million. Wunder, which launched on crowdfunding platform Seedrs, aims to harness the power of social as a force for good. The app claims to be the first social media platform to launch out of the UK that champions giving and making a difference.
Wunder aiming to drive a revolution in social and giving
A UK start-up which aims to revolutionise the way in which people use social has begun business with the highest ever pre-launch valuation of £25 million. Wunder, which launched on crowdfunding platform Seedrs, aims to harness the power of social as a force for good. The app claims to be the first social media platform to launch out of the UK that champions giving and making a difference.
What are the challenges that leaders face with IT management?
By Paddy Srinivasan, above, Chief Product & Technology Officer at GoTo With the boom in flexible work across industries, swathes of employees have been afforded new, dynamic opportunities to decide when and where they work. Taking charge of work patterns in this way has empowered many individuals, with 78% viewing hybrid/remote work as having a positive impact on productivity, but it also presents a fresh set of challenges for leaders managing splintered workforces.
What are the challenges that leaders face with IT management?
By Paddy Srinivasan, above, Chief Product & Technology Officer at GoTo With the boom in flexible work across industries, swathes of employees have been afforded new, dynamic opportunities to decide when and where they work. Taking charge of work patterns in this way has empowered many individuals, with 78% viewing hybrid/remote work as having a positive impact on productivity, but it also presents a fresh set of challenges for leaders managing splintered workforces.
How drinking water can help save your life
The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA) has welcomed scientific research showing that continuously being well-hydrated can help save your life. Staying well hydrated throughout life could reduce the risk of developing heart failure, according to research presented at The European Society of Cardiology. The analysis was based on studies of over 15,700 people over 25 years.
Win A Public Sector Contract
Grow your SME by winning Public Sector Contracts (the right way!). Responding to public sector tender opportunities should be carefully considered; they require an investment of time and resources and can be mind-boggling at best, but if done properly can provide business stability and cash flow for years to come. As more stories about government fast-tracks and VIP lanes emerge, it’s also important not feel too disheartened.
Are your customer-facing teams hitting burnout?
Ben Booth, above, CEO of MaxContact, warns that SMEs’ customer-facing staff are under unsustainable pressure – and looks at how best to support them. There’s no denying that the past couple of years have been tough for small businesses – and for their customer-facing staff in particular. Those speaking to customers on the phone or email every day, such as sales or customer service teams, have had to deal with greatly increased call volumes, along with more difficult conversations.
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