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Statutory sick pay reforms set to impact SME budgets and productivity

February 5, 2026 | 3 min read
Statutory sick pay reforms set to impact SME budgets and productivity

Urban Outfitters and Dreams face backlash over gig worker hiring and pay

February 5, 2026 | 4 min read
Urban Outfitters and Dreams face backlash over gig worker hiring and pay

7 social media trends to get your business noticed in February 2026

February 4, 2026 | 4 min read
7 social media trends to get your business noticed in February 2026

Catfish to go: is your local indie just a beard?

January 31, 2026 | 2 min read
Whining and Dining with Matt header image Catfish to go: is your local indie just a beard?

Government’s pub support package sparks calls for wider hospitality relief

January 29, 2026 | 3 min read
Government’s pub support package sparks calls for wider hospitality relief

Selling online? Make it work for you

January 29, 2026 | 2 min read
Selling online? Make it work for you

Freelancers rethink self-employment as MTD readiness comes under scrutiny

January 28, 2026 | 3 min read
Freelancers rethink self-employment as MTD readiness comes under scrutiny

7 dropshipping products to maximise your sales in February 2026

January 27, 2026 | 5 min read
7 dropshipping products to maximise your sales in February 2026

80+ FREE business events to check out in February 2026

January 22, 2026 | 14 min read
80+ FREE business events to check out in February 2026

Could “kidults” cushion the impact of a social media ban on online stores?

January 22, 2026 | 3 min read
Could “kidults” cushion the impact of a social media ban on online stores?

Who’s really cooking? Chains accused of “masquerading” on delivery apps

January 21, 2026 | 3 min read
Who’s really cooking? Chains accused of “masquerading” on delivery apps

Gold Stars vs. Gold Statues

January 20, 2026 | 2 min read
Varun Bhanot Startup Daddy Gold Stars vs. Gold Statues

To bar or not to bar: that is the question.

January 17, 2026 | 2 min read
Whining and Dining with Matt header image To bar or not to bar: that is the question.

From free returns to fraud — the growing cost of “refund hacks” for SMEs

January 15, 2026 | 3 min read
From free returns to fraud — the growing cost of “refund hacks” for SMEs

The UK’s solopreneur boom is growing — but AI skills are holding them back

January 15, 2026 | 3 min read
The UK’s solopreneur boom is growing — but AI skills are holding them back

Side Hustle Tax explained: everything you need to know

January 14, 2026 | 6 min read
Side Hustle Tax explained: everything you need to know

It’s more than Dry January — the UK is getting drier for F&B businesses

January 8, 2026 | 3 min read
It’s more than Dry January — the UK is getting drier for F&B businesses

SMEs consider dropping accountants as Self-Assessment deadline approaches

January 8, 2026 | 3 min read
SMEs consider dropping accountants as Self-Assessment deadline approaches

New Year, No Drama

January 8, 2026 | 2 min read
Varun Bhanot Startup Daddy New Year, No Drama

7 social media trends to boost your business in January 2026

January 5, 2026 | 5 min read
7 social media trends to boost your business in January 2026
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