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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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