Covering the four weeks 04 – 31 May 2025 According to BRC-Sensormatic data: Total UK footfall decreased by 1.7% in May (YoY), down from +7.2% in April. High Street footfall decreased by 2.5% in May (YoY), down from +5.3% in April. Retail Park footfall increased by 0.2% in May (YoY), down from +7.5% in April. Shopping Centre footfall decreased by 2.3% in May (YoY), down from […]
Almost four in ten (39%*) owners are considering moving their business abroad because they don’t consider the UK to be supportive of entrepreneurs, according to new research for professional services group S&W. The research, which polled 500 UK business owners with turnovers of £5m upwards, comes at a difficult time for the chancellor who is […]
Entrepreneurs know that cash flow can make or break a business. Yet, even profitable companies can stumble when working capital is tied up in receivables or unexpected expenses arise. Establishing a dedicated savings vehicle for surplus funds helps you avoid emergency loans or dipping into operating budgets. Regular savings accounts stand out because they combine […]
In an era when a single spreadsheet error can cascade into multimillion-dollar restatements, finance leaders are under relentless pressure to be faster, more accurate, and ever more insightful. Fortunately, artificial intelligence is stepping in as a trusted ally—analyzing mountains of data in seconds, flagging anomalies before they become crises, and surfacing the insights that help […]
In today’s complex digital landscape, organizations face mounting challenges in managing their IT governance frameworks effectively. The global GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software market was valued at approximately $37 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.5% from 2024 to 2030. This rapid growth reflects the […]
As a C-Suite executive, you face immense pressure to drive innovation and growth. How do you lead with clarity and vision in today’s complex business landscape? Let’s explore proven strategies. Navigating challenges requires insight and decisive action. Learn from leaders like Mark Troncale, whose expertise shapes transformative outcomes for organizations. Discover actionable solutions to elevate […]
For new UK traders, it can be a daunting time to start trading with so much market volatility in 2025. While this volatility can be a cause for concern, it can also create exciting opportunities. This post will show you how you can actually capitalize on this market volatility with informed decision-making and risk management. […]
The National Enterprise Network (NEN) highlights the parts of the chancellor’s Spending Review and how they will impact micro and small businesses, as well as the associations that support them. In her Three Year Spending Plan she revealed the key priorities that will impact small businesses, startups, and enterprise support organisations. But at the same […]
Specialist lender Hodge has announced the appointment of Nurlana Kerimli as its new business development manager for London and the South-East, further strengthening its support for brokers and customers. Bringing over a decade of lending experience and broker development, Nurlana joins Hodge from AiR / Answers in Retirement, where she worked as a senior business development […]
Payment Assist, the UK’s leading provider of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and retail finance solutions for the automotive sector, has announced the launch of a business lending division, expanding its offering to include merchant cash advance, business loans, invoice finance and business credit cards. The move marks a major step forward in Payment Assist’s […]
