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Social Media Strategies That Drive Real Business Growth in 2025
Understanding Your Audience First Before diving into content creation, successful businesses invest time in understanding their target audience across different platforms. Each social media channel at …
Social Media That Works: Free KN Comms Course Giveaway with The Business Show & Top Trends for 2026
👉 Are you spending hours on social media but not seeing results? You're not alone. Most small business owners struggle to turn posts into real growth — but with the right strategy, it becomes a power …
Solving Your Sole Trader Questions
Setting up a sole trader business is incredibly popular. There are more than 4.1 million sole traders in the UK and they account for more than 74% of all private businesses in the UK. If you are think …
Sometimes It Feels Like We're Juggling Flaming Swords While Riding a Unicycle
As business owners, we set out with amazing dreams and hopes of being THE master of our own business destiny. We envision building a thriving business, with customers queued for miles, shouting from t …
Starting a Side Hustle
Increasing numbers of us are looking for ways to make some extra money. The number of side hustlers is soaring. Whether you are turning a passion, skill or expertise into a money-earner, running a sid …
Staying Compliant: How the CTPS/TPS Salesforce App Verifies Safe-to-Call Phone Numbers
Why Compliance Can't Be an Afterthought The cost of non-compliance is rising. In 2023 alone, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued over £14.3 million in fines for data protection bre …
Sunflower Nursery Blooms with 25% Growth in Admissions
The Sunflower Childcare Group, an early-years education provider based in Greater Manchester, has seen its admissions grow by 25% and its 2026 waiting list expand following the development of its lead …
Sustainability in your Business
Nowadays, sustainability is at the centre of conversation. Everyone is trying to find ways to protect the environment, tackle climate change, and protect and fight for human rights. Businesses are nee …
Take Action Face-To-Face: Why Exhibitions Are More Important Than Ever
Where Ambition Meets Opportunity Beyond the statistics, exhibitions like The Business Show UK remind us of something even more important: Business is still human. The Business Show attracts everyone f …
Tech for Startups
In 2022, technology and digital media is an integral part of the business world. It can make business functions more efficient and organised. It is vital that startups are utilising the software and p …
The 50th Edition: Why This Year's Event Is a Must-Attend
With free admission, our event features exciting keynote speakers from major household brands like DELL, Hilton, LinkedIn, Google and Tesco, as well as our iconic speed networking concept, interactive …
The 50th Edition's Post-Show Press Release
A key highlight of the show was the focus on fresh ideas and innovation across a wide range of industries. Exhibitors went all out with interactive and inventive concepts designed to help businesses i …
The Benefits of Online Networking
The world has changed, gone are the days of meeting face to face, in coffeeshops and other overpriced venues, gone are the £6.50 coffees and unfilling sandwiches, the Zoom era has begun and you know w …
The Biggest UK Business Trends in 2025
Biggest Business Trends in the UK: What You Need to Know in 2025 The UK business landscape is evolving rapidly in 2025, shaped by technological innovation, economic challenges, and shifting consumer e …
The Business Show 50th Edition Press Release
SHAPING A GOLDEN FUTURE FOR BUSINESS   Business Show Media ends the year excited to launch into their next chapter; a golden 50th edition of the expo that started it all, the longest-standing business …
THE BUSINESS SHOW EXPANDS TO AMSTERDAM IN 2027
  The Business Show has just celebrated its 26th year, becoming a crucial part of the SME ecosystem. We have brought together thousands of small business owners and leaders with exciting keynote speak …
The Business Show Singapore 2023
The world's biggest business show is expanding into Singapore on the 30th & 31st of August 2023 at The Singapore Expo!    Business Show Media are reaching new heights year after year. After already an …
The CPD Expo Press Release
The CPD Expo, the UK's premier event for professional development, learning, and training, is set to make its groundbreaking debut on 12th & 13th November 2025 at Excel London. This innovative expo ai …
The Hidden Power of Business Awards for Career Growth
Awards as Validation For many professionals, one of the hardest challenges is proving their worth. You might work tirelessly, deliver results, and quietly exceed expectations - but if no one outside y …
The Hottest Topic in Retail: Hailey Bieber lands $1 billion deal for her beauty brand with just 10 products
In a move that's turning heads across the retail and beauty worlds, Rhode, the minimalist skincare brand founded by Hailey Bieber, has been acquired by e.l.f. Beauty — one of the most recognizable nam …
The International Franchise Show 2025: Record-Breaking Attendance, Unforgettable Moments, and Franchise Innovation
Last weekend The International Franchise Show returned to the Excel for it's 16th edition. We're incredibly excited to share that we welcomed a record-breaking number of attendees who utilised the res …
The Path To Entrepreneurial Success
Entrepreneurial success is a dynamic journey marked by innovation, resilience, and a passion for turning ideas into reality. While the paths to success are diverse, certain principles consistently gui …
The Power of Business Expos: Connecting, Showcasing, and Growing
In an era where digital communication dominates, and online marketing strategies are paramount, one might wonder about the relevance of in-person events like business expos. However, the importance of …
The Power of Capital and Connection: What Real Support for Women in Business Looks Like
When we talk about supporting women in business, the conversation often defaults to one thing: money. Funding. Capital. Grants. Yet, any seasoned founder or executive will tell you this isn't the whol …
The Power of Storytelling in Building a Brand
As cognitive beings, we are naturally drawn to something that gives us a sense of familiarity - something we feel as though we relate to and can resonate with. From an evolutionary perspective, people …
The Rise of Alcohol-Free Drinks in the UK
The Rise of Alcohol-Free Drinks in the UK If you've been out in the UK recently, you've probably noticed a big change on the drinks menu. Alcohol-free options are no longer just an afterthought, they' …
The Rise of Female Entrepreneurs
In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in the number of female entrepreneurs making significant strides in various industries. Breaking through traditional barriers, these women are redefi …
The State of Business in 2026: Opportunities, Obstacles, and the Reality for B2B Companies
UK Business Confidence in 2026: Hesitant Optimism   2026 is shaping up to be a year of hesitant optimism for B2B business growth in the UK. Despite global economic uncertainty, UK businesses are stead …
The UK Just Backed AI With £500M. Here's What That Means.
The UK government has launched a £500 million Sovereign AI fund with a clear objective: back British AI companies, help them scale quickly and ensure that growth stays in the UK. Designed to operate m …
The UK Wants More SMEs Exporting: What This Means for Growth
Business Secretary Peter Kyle recently urged SMEs to take a “leap of faith” into exporting, highlighting a continued decline in the proportion of UK companies that have ever exported. The figure has f …
The UK's £11bn Late Payment Problem Is Hitting SMEs First
Late payment is becoming one of the biggest hidden strains on SMEs in a UK economy still under cost pressure. Cashflow gaps are continuing to widen, putting increasing pressure on day-to-day operation …
Three Key Routines To Aid Successful Homeworking
With so many more people working either from home full time or in a hybrid fashion, it's more important than ever that we understand how to make homeworking work.  Working from home is not just pullin …
TikTok Offers 750k To 5 Small And Medium Sized Enterprises In UK Competition
TikTok claims around 200,000 small firms sell through their platform, featuring short-form videos and live-streams as a form of advertisement. Considering there are an estimated 5.5 million small busi …
Top UK Startup Success Stories and What Your Business Can Learn from Them
The UK continues to produce founders who are building thoughtful, ambitious companies across a wide range of sectors. Their businesses look very different on the surface. Yet when you look closely at …
UK Investment Boom
Business Investment Reaches New Heights UK business investment demonstrated impressive momentum in Q1 2025, with a robust 3.9% quarterly increase. More encouraging still, investment levels are 6.1% hi …
UK November Budget 2025: What Does It Mean For SMEs?
While we may not be able to anticipate each and every way that the November budget will affect SME owners, we can certainly sum up some of the bigger points. Read on for a recap… UK Government Novembe …
Unlocking Global Talent: Why Employers Should Partner with Our Overseas Recruitment Agency
In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, securing top talent is crucial for staying ahead of the curve. However, finding the right candidates, especially from overseas, can be a daunting ta …
Unravelling Your Supply Chain Security
Most businesses, even the smallest, will have some kind of supply chain. Not all will present cyber security risks, of course, but as your organisation grows, the number of suppliers on whom you depen …
Vision to Victory: Securing the £100k Package for Your Small Business
What's Your Story? To make your business idea stand out, highlight its story. Define the problem you're solving, present your unique solution, and discuss the impact you aim to achieve. Sharing your p …
WE ARE AWARD WINNERS
Business Show Media is thrilled to announce that, following our finalist shortlisting at the EN Awards, we have won both the Employer of the Year 2024 as well as the ‘Significant Contribution to the S …
What do under £100k small business owners need to know right now?
Here's a quick checklist: Success starts with self-esteem No matter how hard you try to avoid it, your business will magnify your personal challenges and one of the biggest limiting factors in running …
What is GMB?
Every single day, Google plays host to a staggering number of searches, with billions of people seeking an incredibly diverse range of information. Whether it's tracking down a nearby coffee shop, see …
What Is the Return on Investment of Exhibiting at The Business Show?
What Do Exhibitors Gain From Exhibiting at The Business Show? Exhibitors at The Business Show benefit from return drivers including: High-intent B2B lead generation Brand visibility in front of a targ …
What London CEOs Know About First Impressions That Others Miss
In London's high-pressure business environment, presentation continues to shape perception long before credentials do. From first meetings to final decisions, how you come across can influence trust, …
What Makes The Business Show Different?
If you're interested in exhibiting at The Business Show London, you probably want to know more about the benefits of exhibiting for businesses. Read on for everything that The Business Show has to off …
What Sets Successful Growing Businesses Apart?
People are the foundation "The most successful growing businesses I have encountered without exception are focused on their people - their clients' needs and investing in their team and culture at eve …
What We Learned from Our Most Popular Business Blogs of 2025
Which Business Blogs Had The Most Views? We're defining our best performers by number of views. So, our 2025 top performing blogs were… 1. The Biggest UK Trends In 2025 This blog listed trends within …
Where did BrewDog's Punk Go?
BrewDog has always thrived on being the outsider - the brand that crashed the party, turned up the volume, and made craft beer cool again. But with their latest rebrand in 2025, it feels like the punk …
Where Do You Go When Your Small Business Is Stuck?
Where do you go when your small business is stuck? Many small business owners are told they will likely fail - and it's statistically true that 60% of small businesses don't make it past year 3 - howe …
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