Businesses are being turned down for claims on their Business Interruption Insurance policy during the Covid-19 pandemic. Often their brokers or insurers are telling them that their cover is not valid for a claim due to the impact of a pandemic. They may still have a...
Tom Elek
Latest News
Paid vs Organic Marketing: How SMEs Should Decide What to Do Next
Many SME leaders reach a stage where the business is performing well but progress no longer feels straightforward. Growth is harder won, decisions carry more weight and activities that once felt obvious start to raise questions. Marketing is often one of those areas....
Why SME Leaders Should Use the Penultimate Month to Set Strategic Direction
Why SMEs Delay Strategy — and Why That’s a Mistake I have always believed that February is the most important month of the year – and not just because it contains my birthday, my wife’s birthday and our wedding anniversary. February matters because for many SMEs the...
How a NED helps SME owners make better decisions and grow with less risk
Why SME owners consider a NED later than they should For many small and medium-sized (SME) business owners, appointing a Non-Executive Director (NED) feels like a significant step and perhaps an unnecessary one. In reality, the need for independent challenge,...
Calling all SMEs: Set Yourself up for Success in 2026
As 2026 kicks off, many SME owners are dealing with tough trading conditions and ongoing economic uncertainty. While the broader picture may feel unsettled, the most resilient businesses are taking action early. Success will depend on smart financial planning and a...
All News Categories
- All blogs
- Artificial Intelligence
- Brexit
- Business Growth
- Business Improvement
- Business News
- Business Planning
- Business Support
- Case Study
- Cloud Technology
- Corporate compliance
- Covid-19
- Events and Conferences
- Exporting
- Family Businesses
- Finance
- Funding
- Governance
- Grants and Support
- Growth
- HR
- Innovation & Technology
- ISO Certification
- IT Support
- Leadership
- London and South East
- Manufacturing Growth Programme
- Marketing
- Midlands and East Anglia
- News
- Northern
- Operations
- Operations and Technology
- People
- People & Management (HR)
- Productivity
- Purchasing & Cost Reduction
- Research and Development Tax Credits
- Sales & Marketing
- Scotland
- Selling a Business
- South West
- Startup
- Strategy
- Sustainability
- Thames Valley
- Turnaround and Restructuring
- Uncategorised