Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 6
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lack of cloud knowledge holding Kiwi SMBs back
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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cloud services
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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.
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.