Startups & SMEs

The study by UK financial services provider CMC Markets analysed the latest ONS data on weekly company incorporations to determine the best time to start a business. It found that from Saturday 4th June to Friday 10th June 2022, 18,386 new businesses were created at Companies House. This was the fifth highest number of new […]

Every industry is going to be impacted by Brexit at some point, purely due to economic fluctuations. From reduced investment to manpower issues and skilled worker shortages, it’s safe to say that the impact of Brexit on small businesses is huge. That being said, Brexit opportunities are not to be overlooked, especially when you look […]

Right now, the UK is going through a cost of living crisis. Inflation is the highest it’s been in 40 years and the Bank of England are rapidly trying to take steps to combat this. If you want to find out more about rising interest rates and how they could impact your business then take […]

Cyber security is an increasingly important concern for businesses in today’s digital age, especially seeing cyber attacks happen so recently to large corporations. It refers to the practices and technologies used to protect computer systems, networks, and sensitive data from unauthorised access, theft, and damage. Cyber security is important for all types of businesses, regardless […]

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, […]

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 […]