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Andy Swales
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.
Business leaders are calling for stability, tax certainty and a renewed focus on growth following Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister

Starmer’s resignation raises fresh questions for SMEs

Andy Swales
Jun 22 '26
Business leaders are calling for stability, tax certainty and a renewed focus on growth following Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister
UK HR teams are still spending Monday mornings chasing missing timesheets. The ongoing cost of staying manual is harder to see than switching, but rarely smaller.

Why some UK employers are still chasing paper timesheets every Monday

Andy Swales
Jun 19 '26
UK HR teams are still spending Monday mornings chasing missing timesheets. The ongoing cost of staying manual is harder to see than switching, but rarely smaller
What retailers get wrong about international expansion

What retailers get wrong about international expansion

Andy Swales
Jun 18 '26
European retail expansion offers access to new customers and revenue streams, but retailers that overlook localisation, payments and logistics often struggle to scale sustainably
More SME owners are reassessing retirement planning as SIPPs offer greater flexibility, investment control and pension consolidation opportunities.

Why retirement planning is moving higher up the agenda for SME owners

Andy Swales
Jun 16 '26
More SME owners are reassessing retirement planning as SIPPs offer greater flexibility, investment control and pension consolidation opportunities
Times two - de Novo Solutions retains its place in fastest growing UK firms ranking

Times two: de Novo Solutions retains its place in fastest growing UK firms ranking

Andy Swales
Jun 9 '26
Welsh technology firm de Novo Solutions has secured a place on the Sunday Times 100 for the second consecutive year, cementing its position among the UK’s fastest growing companies
Andrew Swales examines how businesses are shifting from periodic reporting to continuous intelligence, and why treating insight as a strategic asset is now a commercial necessity

The changing role of insight in modern business strategy

Andy Swales
May 13 '26
Explore the importance of a data-driven strategy for businesses and how it impacts decision-making and market responsiveness
Learn how UK SMEs use data-driven analysis, real-time insights, and AI tools to improve hedging decisions and manage financial risk with confidence.

How data-driven analysis improves corporate hedging

Andy Swales
Mar 23 '26
Learn how UK SMEs use data-driven analysis, real-time insights, and AI tools to improve hedging decisions and manage financial risk with confidence
A manager's guide to welcoming staff back from rehab

Supporting your team: A manager’s guide to welcoming staff back from rehab

Andy Swales
Nov 19 '25
Welcoming an employee back to work after any extended absence requires sensitivity and planning
EB100 2026 Opens

Elite Business opens nominations for the Elite Business 100 (EB100) Top SME Awards 2026

Andy Swales
Oct 6 '25
Elite Business is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Elite Business 100 (EB100) Top 100 SME Awards 2026
Magic AI named UK startup of the year 2025 and takes centre stage in nationwide billboard campaign

Magic AI named UK startup of the year 2025 and takes centre stage in nationwide billboard campaign

Andy Swales
Sep 24 '25
Magic AI has been crowned the UK startup of the year 2025 at the prestigious UK Startup Awards, earning a national spotlight through a high-profile billboard campaign in partnership with outdoor advertising giant 75Media
How call tracking helps you serve customers better

How call tracking helps you serve customers better

Andy Swales
Aug 29 '25
Exceptional customer service starts with understanding your customers’ needs, preferences, and journey to your business
Why UK startups should treat payroll like a strategic function

Why UK startups should treat payroll like a strategic function

Andy Swales
Aug 28 '25
UK startups that treat payroll as a strategic function—not just admin—can unlock smarter hiring, financial visibility, and stronger investor confidence at scale