Successful entrepreneurs understand the power of discipline and long-term thinking in business. So why do so many abandon those same principles when managing their personal investments?

At Elite Business Live 2026, experts from government, finance and business support organisations shared how the right advice, funding and connections can help small businesses overcome barriers, unlock growth and make entrepreneurship easier

Two academics from Cranfield School of Management outline practical guidance for small and medium‑sized enterprises seeking sustainable expansion

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

Explore how SME business clarity and performance visibility can drive growth and improve decision-making for better results

Understand the role of a fractional CFO and ensure you hire the right financial support for your business needs

As businesses scale, complexity has a way of catching up. What starts as a collection of tools and workarounds to make the business run can quickly become a barrier to growth – especially when operating across multiple markets

At a time when many founders obsess over polished pitch decks, perfect branding and five-year forecasts, Simon Woodroffe offered a radically different message to the audience at Elite Business Live 2026

In its latest World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its estimate from 1.3% to 0.8% for UK growth, the largest downgrade of any G7 nation

Conflict creates global uncertainty, but your business can take steps to stay competitive

Pressures on the “everyday economy” (cost of living, energy, rents, labour costs) are reshaping the support small firms need

Louise Hill, co-founder of GoHenry, kicked off the first day of Elite Business Live 2026 with a keynote that hit home for many