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needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.
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UK retailers & tech firms seek clarity on tax as Budget nears

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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UK retailers and tech firms urge clear tax policies ahead of the Chancellor's Budget, fearing uncertainty could impact investment and Black Friday sales.
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Cyber Security Bill aims to shield UK firms from GBP £2 billion losses

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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The UK's new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill targets protecting critical infrastructure and firms from cyberattacks causing GBP £2 billion in annual losses.
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Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.
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Ecommpay & humm partner to boost UK retail finance for GBP £3,000

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Ecommpay teams up with humm to offer flexible finance up to GBP £3,000 for UK merchants, boosting sales in travel and high-value retail sectors.
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SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.
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TP-Link appoints Ben Allcock to lead UK & Ireland B2B growth

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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TP-Link has named Ben Allcock Vice President - B2B for UK and Ireland to drive growth and lead its largest European B2B team focused on SMEs.
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Cloudera named among best small & medium workplaces in Europe

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Cloudera has been named among Europe's Best Small & Medium Workplaces 2025 for fostering a trusted, inclusive work culture across multiple countries.
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L'Oréal named ambassador to boost SME cyber resilience in UK

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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L'Oréal UK and Ireland is the first beauty firm appointed National Ambassador to aid UK SMEs in strengthening cyber resilience and combating cyber crime.
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Australian small businesses face sharp rise in mental health absences

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Australian small businesses see the sharpest rise globally in mental health absences, with 33% reporting increased staff sick leave in the past year.
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Xplor partners with iplicit to bring cloud finance to UK SMEs

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Xplor Solutions partners with iplicit to offer UK SMEs accessible cloud finance software, aiming to bridge the technology gap in mid-market finance teams.
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Infinigate teams up with Auvik for cloud-based IT monitoring in UK & Ireland

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Infinigate partners with IT solutions provider, Auvik, to meet rising demand for cloud-based IT monitoring, becoming the first to offer Auvik's network solutions in the UK and Ireland.
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GoCardless and Xero renew partnership to help SMBs

Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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Small businesses around the world are facing some of the most challenging economic conditions in recent history, and the pressure is impacting business owners.
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Lack of cloud knowledge holding Kiwi SMBs back

Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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A third of NZ's small firms miss out on the cloud's perks, risking their profits, as a new study highlights a critical digital skills gap.
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Microsoft announces Ventures for startups

Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Entrepreneurship is an increasingly global phenomenon with Microsoft strengthening the resources it provides for startups.