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 business owners start out as operators. But growing a business means learning to wear a different hat entirely, and knowing when to switch
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What leadership hat should you be wearing?

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Jun 10 '26
Most business owners start out as operators. But growing a business means learning to wear a different hat entirely, and knowing when to switch
Business owner takes control of growth with management course
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Business owner takes control of growth with management course

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Jun 3 '26
Business owner Eunice Mwale took control of her rapidly expanding care business with the Help to Grow: Management Course
From video editor to agency owner: what building Hello Social Avenue taught me about growth

From video editor to agency owner: what building Hello Social Avenue taught me about growth

David Coslett
Jun 30 '26
David Coslett did not set out to build an agency. Five years on, here is what the journey from freelancer to founder actually taught him about business
Rising taxes and access to finance are hindering ambition, but AI-supported lending can unlock the growth potential of Britain's SMEs.

How smarter lending could unlock the UK’s SME potential

Alex O'Malley
Jun 30 '26
Rising taxes and access to finance are hindering ambition, but AI-supported lending can unlock the growth potential of Britain’s SMEs
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of day-to-day business for UK SMEs, but successful adoption isn't about chasing the latest technology

Forget the AI hype

Georgina Taylor
Jun 30 '26
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of day-to-day business for UK SMEs, but successful adoption isn’t about chasing the latest technology

The AI advantage: how UK SMEs can stay competitive through AI

Emma Bryson
Jun 29 '26
Running a small business in the UK means dealing with constant pressure – from rising costs to late payments and increasing admin
Most businesses expect a spending boost from the World Cup. Dr Charles Nimoh of Salford University explains why this tournament may deliver something more complicated

The 2026 World Cup: a different kind of economic impact for the UK

Dr Charles Nana Nimoh
Jun 29 '26
Most businesses expect a spending boost from the World Cup. Dr Charles Nimoh of Salford University explains why this tournament may deliver something more complicated
Steve Bresgall of Alight Media explains why out-of-home advertising remains one of the most powerful channels for financial services brands

How out-of-home advertising shapes financial behaviour

Steve Bresgall
Jun 29 '26
Steve Bresgall of Alight Media explains why out-of-home advertising remains one of the most powerful channels for financial services brands
The King's Speech confirmed landmark late payment legislation that could transform life for the UK's small businesses. Here is what is coming and when

A big month for small business

Emma Jones CBE
Jun 26 '26
The King’s Speech confirmed landmark late payment legislation that could transform life for the UK’s small businesses. Here is what is coming and when
The FSB has welcomed HMRC's preferred approach to VAT compliance in online marketplaces, saying businesses below the £90,000 threshold will be protected from additional red tape

Online marketplace VAT proposals strike right balance, says FSB

Andy Swales
Jun 26 '26
The FSB has welcomed HMRC’s preferred approach to VAT compliance in online marketplaces, saying businesses below the £90,000 threshold will be protected from additional red tape
Understanding business growth warning signs is crucial for SMEs. Discover what to watch for as your company evolves and grows.

When growth outpaces your business: how to spot the signs early

Mark Finlay
Jun 25 '26
Growth is supposed to be the goal. But scale too fast without the right systems and it can become the problem. Mark Finlay of Moneypenny on the warning signs