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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 …
How and why you should diversify your marketing strategy
Marketing is an ever-evolving field, and businesses that rely on a single marketing strategy risk missing out on key opportunities. Diversifying your marketing approach ensures you reach a broader aud …
Business Tax: What You Need to Know
As a business owner, understanding your tax obligations is crucial for financial success and compliance. Whether you're a sole trader, partnership, or limited company, navigating the complex world of …
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' …
8 Ways to Generate Pre-Event Hype with Content Marketing
When it comes to trade shows and events, generating excitement before the doors even open can make a huge difference in your success! Effective pre-event marketing gets your audience engaged and ensur …
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 …
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 …
3 Social Media Tactics Every Business Owner Needs to Know to Scale Effectively
3 Social Media Tactics Every Business Owner Needs to Know to Scale Effectively   1. Paid Ads Paid ads help you reach the right audience and grow faster. With platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Li …
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 …
Businettes Expands to the UK: Empowering Female Entrepreneurs in London
This event marks a major step for Businettes, the largest community for female founders across Germany and France, now reaching over 4,000 members. Our mission is to empower women entrepreneurs with i …
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 …
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 …
SEO is changing and Google AI is here – is your business adapting online?
If you aren't currently investing in SEO, it's likely that it's been a part of your marketing strategy at some stage in the past. Whether you're B2B or ecommerce, an SME or enterprise, regardless, the …
3 Strategies to Stand Out and Scale Your Business on Instagram
  Instagram can feel overwhelming – everyone's showing up, but how many are really making an impact? If you're serious about growing your business, it's time to stand out. Here are three strategies to …
How Verified Supplier Networks Can Benefit Local Businesses
As businesses adapt to changing market conditions, finding reliable suppliers has become more crucial. Many companies are looking towards local suppliers to build dependable supply chains, but a key c …
How a Strategic Approach to People and Culture Can Boost Business Success
How a Strategic Approach to People and Culture Can Boost Business Success For long-term business success, a strong people and culture strategy is crucial. Investing in your team's wellbeing, developme …
7 Expert Tips To Pitch Your Business from the UK's Leading Pitch Expert
7 Expert Tips To Pitch Your Business from the UK's Leading Pitch Expert, Chelsey Baker As the 50th edition of The Business Show approaches, so does the exciting opportunity to pitch to win an incredib …
Enhance Skills, Drive Growth: Build a CPD Strategy for Your Business
In today's rapidly changing business landscape, it can be easy to fall behind the times. This is why it's crucial that business owners implement comprehensive CPD strategies to remain competitive and …
7 Tips for Reducing Your Business Tax and Increasing Cash Flow
Jeff owns a PR company with a turnover of around £500,000. Over the years, he's seen his company go from strength to strength, with increased revenues and a significantly larger workforce. To date, Je …
Free Membership of Your Business Community
At Your Business Community (YBC), we understand the challenges faced by small business owners. As a leading, nationwide organisation representing and supporting thousands of small businesses, we invit …
EN AWARDS PRESS RELEASE
As we proudly step into our fourth year as Business Show Media, we are beyond excited to announce that we've been shortlisted as finalists in multiple categories at the prestigious EN Indy Expo & Awar …
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 …
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 …
Inside Scoop: 5 Habits That Will Propel Communication Within Your SME
Active Listening  Though it might seem obvious, one of the most powerful communication habits is to listen actively without immediately jumping in with a response. Encourage your team to practice 'act …
Labour's Small Business Initiatives
Now that the dust has settled and we have the results of the 2024 general election, many of us may be thinking about how a Labour government will affect small businesses and business owners. Can we ex …
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 …
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 …
Press Release: The International Franchise Show Expands with Co-Located Zone at The Business Show
In a significant advancement for the franchise community, we are pleased to announce the addition of a November edition of The International Franchise Show. This new edition, branded as The Franchise …
Why Terms and Conditions Are Essential for Your Business
When you are starting a business it is easy to forget about things like terms and conditions. Even though they might seem dull, terms and conditions are essential for any business to succeed. Here is …
Building Your Brand Identity: Tips for New Businesses to Stand Out in a Competitive Market
Developing a brand identity requires more than the logo and colours you use. It is a multi-disciplinary strategic effort that encompasses everything that supports your overall business goals and makes …
Mental Health and Wellbeing for Entrepreneurs
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is an exhilarating experience filled with opportunities and possibilities, but also challenges and obstacles. It requires huge commitment and perseverance, whi …
From Local to Global: Expanding Your Talent Pool with Best in Jobs
In today's interconnected world that embraces the power of globalisation, businesses are no longer confined by geographical boundaries. With advancements in technology and digital communication, compa …
Navigating International Talent Acquisition: Partner with a Result-oriented Agency that Guarantees Success
In today's hyper-competitive global business landscape, organisations are constantly exploring ways to remain innovative and agile. In the dynamic fields of healthcare and hospitality, where exception …
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 …
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 …
8 Key Skills That Virtual Assistants Need
A virtual assistant is one of the best jobs for those who need flexibility and assurance. Working in that field can include any number of different tasks. All of them are expected of you, with maximum …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
8 essential business lessons from Steven Bartlett
Here are eight key lessons from Dragons' Den star, Steven Bartlett, that will help you in running small business. Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur and the latest addition to BBC's Dragons' Den, spoke to …
4 reasons you should be upskilling your team
Upskilling can be defined as providing someone, such as an employee, with more advanced skills through additional education and training. Upskilling staff can create cost savings of nearly £50,000 com …
Networking With Confidence: 5 Top Tips
RE-THINK CONFIDENCE Let's stop defining confidence in male terms. Definitions of confidence are often expressed in alpha male terms so sometimes we believe that strutting about with lots of bravado an …
Exclusive Interview With Dr. Alka Patel
Dr Alka Patel is the founder of Lifestyle First and the creator of The Lifestyle First Method - a ground-breaking, research-backed 10 point lifestyle blueprint based on the 10 key dimensions of health …
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 …
Exclusive Interview With Touker Suleyman
One of the current Dragons on the BBC's Dragons' Den, Touker Suleyman has 40 years' retail and manufacturing experience and is best known as the chairman of quintessentially British menswear brand, Ha …
Xero sponsors The Great British Business Show for the upcoming event on 24th and 25th November 2021
30th June, 2021   PRESS RELEASE    Bristol, UK: Christian Yandell, Managing Director of The Great British Business Show is delighted to announce Xero are sponsoring the upcoming show.    Xero is a clo …
Mark Wright, 2014 Apprentice winner, calls to highlight the huge shortage in digital skills
Mark Wright is now the director of Climb Online, which he started after his win of the hit BBC TV show. Climb Online is a Digital Marketing Agency that promotes UK businesses online and specialises in …
My 3 key takeaways from our ‘The role of audio in an increasingly digital world' report
This week was a big week at IRIS. We released our latest research paper on the influence of audio in digital communications. This initial publication pays particular attention to the dramatic changes …
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