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As a business owner, you are responsible for the impact your company has on the environment. As such, making sustainable business changes should be a significant focus within your operations moving forward, regardless of which industry you operate within. This is due to the simple fact that experts agree significant changes must be introduced sooner […]

Every small business across the country has faced unprecedented finance challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, many have experienced a loss in custom alongside rising monthly expenses. As such, it’s hardly surprising that a recent study found that “small and medium-sized enterprises are now collectively carrying around £36 billion more in […]

The Autumn Statement promised up to £7 billion worth of support to businesses seeing a rise in their business rates as the cost of living increases. The supporting small business relief scheme helps eligible SMEs adjust to rising rates by capping the increase in bills to £600 for the next financial year. This article will […]

There is little doubt that small businesses have been among the entities hit the hardest by the challenges of the past two years and today’s raging inflation. But as the economy continues to bounce back and consumers focus more on supporting their community, UK enterprises face a unique opportunity for growth and business investments. Nonetheless, […]

Running PR campaigns has been a staple marketing activity for decades. Businesses looking to create awareness of their products and services have used it successfully alongside direct-to-consumer marketing. However, as publications reduce their print runs and many become ‘online-only’, is it time to turn to look further afield? And, most importantly, what exactly is Digital […]

The most effective way to succeed in business today is through video marketing. This is because videos have a higher conversion rate than any other medium, meaning that they’re incredibly effective in converting viewers into customers. It is a great way to reach potential customers and make them aware of our brand. It can also […]

2022 has been busy for business and, as pressure begins to pile on, it’s easy to forget the support available to use. It’s usually this time of year that many of us are beginning to review costs whilst creating the 2023 budget, so it’s no surprise that you’re second guessing some of the memberships you’ve […]

When you hear “Chamber of Commerce”, you might think of an old organisation that has been operating for years and hasn’t kept up with the modern times. Of course, they are a traditional method of networking, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are irrelevant. Each Chamber is different, so it’s important to take a closer […]

At the Chamber of Business, we’re always looking for ways to empower business owners with useful content. As such, today’s post will be on a topic we often get asked about. How do you plan a marketing strategy for the new year? It’s a question that’s always on your mind as one year ends and […]