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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 […]

2023 is fast approaching, meaning your business should prepare for what’s to come. From a marketing perspective, expect to see a whole host of digital trends that will be massive in the coming months. What is the next digital marketing trend and what digital marketing strategies will be the most effective in 2023? Check out […]

As an employer or business owner, it’s your responsibility to create a healthy and inspiring environment to exist in and work in each day. If you fail to do so, then you risk your workers being unhappy and maybe even experiencing employee burnout. You may have heard this term before but may be unsure exactly […]

Working from home is becoming more of the norm both in the UK and around the world. The upside is that many employees are benefiting from a boost in their mental health because of it. According to a poll conducted by the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) in 2020, it discovered that more UK-based […]

On 23rd September 2022, the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng revealed the government’s plan to dramatically decrease inflation and the “biggest package in generations” of tax cuts designed to kickstart growth. Coined as the “mini-budget” for 2022, this plan outlined economic growth as their main priority and will have an impact on small business owners especially. Read […]

Employers across the UK have noticed a spike in a new trend named ‘quiet quitting’ since the start of 2022 but, despite its name, it has nothing to do with quitting. So, what is it? If you’re a frequent scroller on social media you’ll most likely be aware of this phenomenon which sees employees no […]

Starting in June 2022, the UK has launched a trial 4-day working week where thousands of people are taking part. Since the pandemic, flexible working has been implemented across the majority of businesses, and this shift could move even further forward to executing a 4-day working week. As the world’s biggest trial of a 4-day […]