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The quiet rise of the four-day week among UK small employers
It's no longer just a handful of trendy startups. Small, ordinary UK businesses are quietly trialling it too — and not always for the reasons you'd expect.
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Big firms have stopped hiring. Here's why that's quietly good news for small ones
New research says employers are sitting on their hands until the political picture clears. If you're small, nimble and know your numbers, that's not a threat — it's a window.
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Why more UK shoppers are choosing to 'buy British' from small businesses
Chasing this as a marketing angle without the substance behind it is a fast way to look opportunistic. Here's how to tell if it's genuinely worth leaning into.
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How to run an exit interview that actually tells you something
Most exit interviews get a polite, useless answer. A few changes get you the truth instead.
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Pricing for profit: how to stop underselling yourself
Most small businesses don't have a sales problem. They have a pricing problem.
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Cash flow vs profit: the difference that catches every founder out
A profitable business can still run out of money. Here's why, and what to actually watch instead.
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What Dragons' Den doesn't show you about the equity you give away
Ten percent for £50,000 sounds simple on television. The real cost of that ten percent rarely gets discussed on the day.
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The Apprentice teaches terrible lessons about leadership — here's what actually works
Great TV. If you copied the management style, your best people would quit within a month.
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Why 'hustle culture' is quietly burning out UK founders
The 5am-grindset content is loud online. The reality for most owners is a lot quieter, and a lot more tired.
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Business Stuff is now on YouTube — here's what to expect
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Community Spotlight: from sole trader to limited company — was it worth it?
A UK tradesperson talks through the decision to incorporate, and what actually changed afterwards.