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The online prize competition sector is booming, thanks in no small part to pioneers like Alex Beckett, founder of Elite Competitions, which now boasts annual turnover of £100m and lifetime sales exceeding £175m. He spoke to us to explain his winning formula…
Taking the UK investment community to task
The co-chairs of the Invest in Women Taskforce say the real barrier facing women entrepreneurs is not capability but capital allocation, and they intend to fix both
Sage advice on cutting through the AI hype
AI might seem like fanciful tech for huge corporations, but Sage’s Rich Moloney tells us how AI can deliver real value for small businesses through cash flow, compliance, and time savings…
Elite Business 100 announces winners of the 2026 EB100 Awards
The prestigious Elite Business 100 (EB100) has officially announced the winners of its 2026 EB100 Awards, celebrating the exceptional achievements of the UK’s most innovative and high-performing SMEs
Elite Business celebrates the UK’s leading 100 SME businesses
Elite Business is proud to announce its annual Elite Business 100 ranking, EB100, highlighting the top 100 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK
Friction free trading
ClearCourse CEO Christina Hamilton, speaks to Elite Business about how she brings together experts to support SMEs with technology solutions that remove the drag from daily operations…
Skin in the game
Anthea Turner, has become a successful entrepreneur with the launch of her own skincare brand
Elite Business Live returns for 2026 bigger, bolder and better than ever before!
Bringing together some of the biggest names in business to offer guidance, inspiration, and support to SMEs and fast-growing companies
The new tax reality for entrepreneurs and SME owners
The new tax reality for entrepreneurs and SME owners
Maths market appeal
At just 14 years-old, Mathletico founder Sofia Dey Choudhury, is using technology to make maths practical, global, and accessible by connecting numeracy to everyday life
The sweet science
Wild Thingz founder Fliss Newland has set about disrupting the confectionery aisle with a new range of vegan, low-sugar sweets that please both kids and parents alike. She told us more about her plans to take on the big guys…
How to find the right exit strategy
Unless you love it so much that you never want to leave, most business owners intend to exit at some point, either through a sale or other succession plan
Scale Smart, Not Fast – SME Growth Insights from Top UK Experts
Elite Business knows that growth isn’t just about speed, it’s about strategy, security, and staying curious. That’s why the latest EB CoNNect session brought together some of the UK’s most forward-thinking business minds to answer one bold, necessary question:
Skin in the game
The Dr.PAWPAW range of skincare products has come a long way from its beginnings, establishing itself as a global brand through joined up marketing and smart collaboration
From Zero to £25 Million Turnover! Building Success with Tommy Mallet
An inspiring and candid conversation with Tommy Mallet, the entrepreneur who transformed himself from a reality TV personality to a powerhouse in the footwear and fashion industry
A visionary entrepreneur driving change
In this exclusive interview, Tim Campbell MBE shares insights into his life, his career, and his enduring mission to create opportunities for those facing systemic barriers
Learn the 8 secrets to a £billion business
Homeserve boss Richard Harpin is speaking at the upcoming Elite Business Live and will be giving away his secrets to building a £billion business and more. Go check him out…
Solid advice for business growth
Along with rapper MC Harvey, Romeo and actor Ashley Walters, Lisa Maffia is among the more notable alumni of the more than 30- strong, late-90s, garage collective, So Solid Crew
The secret to engaging Gen Z
We spoke to Milimo Banji, creator of a unique approach to employer branding primarily focused on the younger end of the workforce through his social media agency, TapIn. He told us more…
The root to success
Former international footballer Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu is finding retail success in the health supplement market
Simon Squibb’s guide to sales
HelpBnk founder and investor Simon Squibb shares some road-tested sales and marketing advice gleaned over a 30-year career as a business leader and entrepreneur…
Keep on moving
Joe Wicks explains why his success is purely down to passion and belief in what he does….
Applications for personal guarantee insurance from female directors rose 77% year on year in the first half of 2026, outpacing the 64% growth seen across the broader market.
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Personal guarantee insurance sees 77% surge in demand from female directors

Todd Davison
Jul 13 '26
Applications for personal guarantee insurance from female directors rose 77% year on year in the first half of 2026, outpacing the 64% growth seen across the broader market
The Small Business Pitch Challenge '26
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The Small Business Pitch Challenge ’26

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Jun 26 '26
Every successful business starts with an idea, but turning that idea into a thriving business often requires more than ambition alone. Funding, visibility and access to the right network can make all the difference
Most UK B2B growth plans are built on company registration data. The problem is that registered and trading are very different things
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Why your total addressable market is probably smaller than you think

Steve Forsdick
Jun 15 '26
Most UK B2B growth plans are built on company registration data. The problem is that registered and trading are very different things
Whisky cask investment specialist VCL Vintners, has transformed the secondary whisky market in the UK by digitalising ownership, improving transparency and giving investors end-to-end visibility of their assets. Founder Ben Lancaster, explains how technology is reshaping one of Scotland’s oldest industries...

From paper trails to digital trust – how innovation is unlocking a traditional market

Ronnie Dungan
Jul 14 '26
Whisky cask investment specialist VCL Vintners, has transformed the secondary whisky market in the UK by digitalising ownership, improving transparency and giving investors end-to-end visibility of their assets. Founder Ben Lancaster, explains how technology is reshaping one of Scotland’s oldest industries…
Speaking during an Interactive Live Session at Elite Business Live 2026, Sweeny challenged one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding innovation today

Innovation is not the tech – it’s the discipline to use it

Georgina Taylor
Jul 14 '26
Speaking during an Interactive Live Session at Elite Business Live 2026, Sweeny challenged one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding innovation today
Unlock the power of employee engagement strategies to make your team feel valued and improve workplace culture.

The importance of true connections and how to get the most out of people

Louise Doyle
Jul 14 '26
In a world of constant distraction, real human connection has never been harder to build or more valuable. Louise Doyle of needi on why the quality of your relationships defines the quality of your business
Karen Holden, managing director of Allin1 Advisory, explains why every founder should plan for the business relationship they hope they never need to navigate.

Why successful businesses sometimes need a divorce

Karen Holden
Jul 13 '26
Karen Holden, managing director of Allin1 Advisory, explains why every founder should plan for the business relationship they hope they never need to navigate
Pavlo Phitidis explains why successful entrepreneurs don’t rely on courage alone. By building knowledge and experience, business leaders can better understand risk and make confident growth decisions.

Courage follows knowledge

Pavlo Phitidis
Jul 13 '26
Pavlo Phitidis explains why successful entrepreneurs don’t rely on courage alone. By building knowledge and experience, business leaders can better understand risk and make confident growth decisions
The small businesses that can demonstrate meaningful, measurable social impact will be the ones to stay ahead - and this new book helps entrepreneurs measure and prove The Difference they really make

The Difference by Matt Stevenson-Dodd

Matt Davidson
Jul 10 '26
The small businesses that can demonstrate meaningful, measurable social impact will be the ones to stay ahead – and this new book helps entrepreneurs measure and prove The Difference they really make
From deepfakes to rogue AI, the latest cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than most organisations can keep up.

Defending your organisation against growing cybersecurity threats

Tamara Littleton
Jul 9 '26
From deepfakes to rogue AI, the threats facing organisations are evolving faster than most teams can keep up
UK small business sales growth slowed to 2.9% in Q1 2026. Kate Hayward of Xero explains why caution is understandable, and what resilience looks like.

The rise of the ‘wait and see’ small business economy

Kate Hayward
Jul 9 '26
UK small business sales growth slowed to 2.9% in Q1 2026. Kate Hayward of Xero explains why caution is understandable, and what resilience looks like
Scaling rarely begins when everything feels ready. Andreas Adamides explains why founders who take action, test demand and embrace uncertainty are often the ones who discover what growth really requires

As a founder, how do you know if you are ready to scale?

Andreas Adamides
Jul 8 '26
Scaling rarely begins when everything feels ready. Andreas Adamides explains why founders who take action, test demand and embrace uncertainty are often the ones who discover what growth really requires
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