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Boohoo’s turmoil with Frasers: what small businesses can learn about building partnerships

November 16, 2024 | 4 min read
A smartphone device displaying the Boohoo logo against a backdrop of a computer screen with Boohoo product listings. Boohoo’s turmoil with Frasers: what small businesses can learn about building partnerships

Why has NatWest banned WhatsApp (and should you do the same)?

November 15, 2024 | 3 min read
A photo of the outside of a NatWest bank branch. Why has NatWest banned WhatsApp (and should you do the same)?

Female-led companies are less likely to go bust, new research shows

November 15, 2024 | 4 min read
Two women in an office setting shaking hands. Female-led companies are less likely to go bust, new research shows

Death of a unicorn: the rise and fall of Cameo

November 7, 2024 | 4 min read
A hand holding up a smartphone device with the Cameo logo displayed on the screen. Death of a unicorn: the rise and fall of Cameo

What is a dark kitchen (and how does it work)?

November 6, 2024 | 5 min read
A man in a chef's uniform preparing food in a dark kitchen setting. What is a dark kitchen (and how does it work)?

UK retail jobs with the best (and worst) company culture

November 5, 2024 | 7 min read
A store supervisor giving training to an employee in the middle of a supermarket aisle. UK retail jobs with the best (and worst) company culture

What are ghost jobs (and how can you avoid them)?

November 4, 2024 | 4 min read
A white sheet ghost sitting at a computer in a darkened room with paperwork piled on the desk. What are ghost jobs (and how can you avoid them)?

7 funniest Temu product fails

November 1, 2024 | 5 min read
A smartphone device displaying the Temu logo against an orange background. The same also appears on a computer screen behind the phone. 7 funniest Temu product fails

Groceries in minutes? The rise and fall of Getir

October 31, 2024 | 4 min read
A Getir employee in company uniform driving a Getir-branded motorcycle on an empty street. Groceries in minutes? The rise and fall of Getir

Will it be a cash-free Christmas?

October 28, 2024 | 3 min read
A woman with a light brown fur coat and red Santa hat carrying two large Christmas presents in the middle of a clothing store. Will it be a cash-free Christmas?

Are business founders “working people”?

October 30, 2024 | 4 min read
A man in a brown shirt with glasses and dark brown hair sitting at an office desk with his laptop. Are business founders “working people”?

It's actually illegal to ask these 9 questions in a job interview

October 25, 2024 | 5 min read
A young woman in a light blue shirt sitting at a table facing two interviewers. She is looking down at her hands and appears uncomfortable. It's actually illegal to ask these 9 questions in a job interview

How would a National Insurance rise affect employers?

October 23, 2024 | 4 min read
A single white card sitting upon a blue table with the words How would a National Insurance rise affect employers?

From side hustle to success: 7 small businesses that grew into major brands

October 22, 2024 | 6 min read
A woman with a black sweater sitting at wooden cafe table with a brown laptop. From side hustle to success: 7 small businesses that grew into major brands

Trinny Woodall reveals the secrets of her success on BBC Maestro

October 18, 2024 | 3 min read
Trinny Woodall dressed in a black blazer, black trousers and white shirt. She is sitting on a green chair in front of a makeup studio. Trinny Woodall reveals the secrets of her success on BBC Maestro

What is founder mode and why is everyone talking about it?

October 17, 2024 | 4 min read
What is founder mode and why is everyone talking about it?

Will hybrid working cost you a promotion?

October 16, 2024 | 3 min read
Will hybrid working cost you a promotion?

Will a wet autumn ruin the UK high street?

October 11, 2024 | 3 min read
A lone brown paper bag sitting on the wet ground of a busy high street on a rainy day. Will a wet autumn ruin the UK high street?

New laws could make it harder to find a job, warn experts

October 9, 2024 | 3 min read
A woman with a brown jacket shaking hands with the man sitting across from her. New laws could make it harder to find a job, warn experts

Sick pay shake-up: what does it mean for your wallet?

October 9, 2024 | 3 min read
A yellow post it note reading Sick pay shake-up: what does it mean for your wallet?
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