Andy Swales, Author at Elite Business Magazine

Andy Swales

A dedicated journalist for three decades, Andy has spent much of this time working for ITN, Sky Sports and Today’s Golfer magazine, after starting out years back at the Hackney Gazette. Since leaving Sky Sports in 2018, has spread his wings into other areas and loves writing about property and the nations rising stars in the SME business world and franchise community.

Enterprise Nation and Visa Foundation launch $2 million initiative to close small business AI gap

Andy Swales

Oct 19 '26

Aim is to close small business AI gap across UK and Ireland

More business owners put personal assets behind bigger loans

Andy Swales

Oct 13 '26

Applications for personal guarantee insurance rose 62% in the third quarter of 2026, as average loan values climbed and working capital remained the leading reason to borrow

Consolidating several business loans into one repayment

Andy Swales

Oct 9 '26

Discover how business debt consolidation can simplify repayments, improve cash flow visibility and combine multiple finance agreements into one

When does a growing business actually need a VPS?

Andy Swales

Sep 22 '26

When website demand becomes consistent, shared hosting can restrict performance, flexibility and control. Here’s how to recognise when it is time to upgrade

New chief executive takes the helm for de Novo Solutions’ next stage of growth

Andy Swales

Sep 21 '26

Welsh digital transformation firm de Novo Solutions has appointed Lynette Slater as its new Chief Executive, with founder Mark Sweeny moving to the role of Executive Chairman

The man who coached the coaches: ActionCOACH UK recognises Frank Dick’s 55 years at the top

Andy Swales

Sep 18 '26

ActionCOACH UK has honoured Frank Dick OBE, the legendary coach behind Olympic champions including Daley Thompson and Sally Gunnell, with a special recognition for more than 55 years of elite coaching

Garage fire safety: matching extinguishers to mixed risks

Andy Swales

Sep 11 '26

Garages combine electrical equipment, fuels and hot work. Business owners need fire protection designed around the full risk picture

Enterprise Nation and NatWest announce strategic partnership to turbocharge UK business support

Andy Swales

Aug 27 '26

Enterprise Nation and NatWest have formed a strategic partnership to streamline support for early‑stage UK businesses, combining resources to address falling funding appetite, confidence and gender gaps in entrepreneurial assistance

Protecting your SME against common cybersecurity threats

Andy Swales

Aug 25 '26

UK SMEs face a growing range of cybersecurity threats, from ransomware to phishing, but practical steps can significantly reduce the risk

Why carbon emissions data, especially Scope 3, is the missing link to profitable growth

Andy Swales

Jul 29 '26

The article explains how UK firms can turn Scope 1, 2 and 3 data into a competitive advantage

Why consistency is one of the most overlooked investment strategies for business owners

Andy Swales

Jul 24 '26

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?