For SMEs, fleet management has got a lot more complex, and is no longer just about fuel cards and mileage. Shell’s UK General Manager of Mobility and Convenience, Janine Albrecht Webb, explains how visibility, simplicity and flexibility are becoming central to managing mixed fleets…

Philipp Buschmann, co-founder and CEO of AAZZUR, explains why he walked away from building a neobank, how embedded finance is reshaping financial services, and why AI will make the next wave of change harder to ignore

Technology should make an SME simpler to run, not more complicated. Experts from ClearCourse explain how businesses can avoid tool sprawl, choose connected systems and ensure technology genuinely supports people and growth

Market Location’s Steve Forsdick explains why poor-quality data can undermine technology, waste resources and quietly damage business growth

Ben Towers MBE discusses how Happl is using AI and technology to modernise employee benefits, reduce complexity and put people back at the heart of HR

Content Jungle co-founders Sam Thompson and Ben Hacker explain why every business is now competing in the creator economy and how authentic storytelling is replacing traditional marketing

Chaim Grunfeld, co-founder of Prime Connect, has built a reputation for turning everyday frustrations into scalable businesses, from fast-fibre connectivity for commercial properties to SIM solutions for lifts

TikTok Shop’s George Meagher and Ed Gilmartin reveal how Discovery Commerce is transforming the customer journey, helping businesses turn content, creators and communities into sales opportunities

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

Whisky cask investment specialist VCL Vintners, has transformed the secondary whisky market in the UK by digitalising ownership, improving transparency and giving investors end-to-end visibility of their assets. Founder Ben Lancaster, explains how technology is reshaping one of Scotland’s oldest industries…

Speaking during an Interactive Live Session at Elite Business Live 2026, Sweeny challenged one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding innovation today

For luxury brands, scaling internationally is about more than expansion. It means maintaining consistency, control and craftsmanship across every market. At Manolo Blahnik, visibility across the business became essential as the company expanded internationally