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What it’s like to own a small business on Black Friday

Small firms are facing big pressure to offer discounts as customers battle the cost of living crisis. They tell us how they plan to tackle the Black Friday shopping extravaganza.

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AOL

Small businesses call for help amid soaring bills

Firms say it does not feel like the economy is growing as energy and raw material costs rise.

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Evening Standard

Small businesses call for help amid soaring bills

Firms say it does not feel like the economy is growing as energy and raw material costs rise.

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The Independent

Small businesses call for help amid soaring bills

Firms say it does not feel like the economy is growing as energy and raw material costs rise.

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Pound Sterling Live

Small Businesses Sound the Alarm Over the Economy’s Future

The UK economy contracted less than was expected last quarter but its foundations are weakening with financial distress growing as a constraint within the small business sector and lynchpin of the labour...

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IFA Magazine

Inflation hits 9.1% - “Inflation is pummelling us” - reaction from small businesses around the UK

Following today’s news from the ONS that inflation has hit 9.1%, small businesses from around the UK have given comment. Ollie Hayes, a former professional ru

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Black Pound Day: how it works and why it matters

NatWest | Black Pound Day: how it works and why it matters

The widespread Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 have left many people wondering how they can better support Black communities. Embracing Black Pound Day is a great place to start.

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Grow your small business through partnerships and collaboration

NatWest | Grow your small business through partnerships and collaboration

You’d be forgiven as an SME owner for assuming that partnerships are just something large businesses do. In truth, they can be fruitful at any level.

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More Radio

Worthing Small Business Owner Wins Social Media Boost From Retail Entrepreneur - And Fatboy Slim!

A small business owner in Worthing was one of six weekly winners to gain a retweet from Retail Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis who has nearly half a million followers.

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