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Cost of living crisis

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What the cost of doing business crisis is doing to small firms

The cost of supplies and stock has rocketed by 21 per cent year on year, with nine out ten small firms reporting higher costs

News

Energy Bill Relief Scheme – how it works

Government bows to pressure and backdates energy bill relief scheme to December 1 last year before the war in Ukraine broke out

Employing & managing staff

How businesses can help their employees through the cost of living crisis

Here are six benefits that you can introduce to help your employees who may be struggling to cope with the cost of living crisis

News

Firms may be offered grants to pay for energy

Energy grants could be offered to small businesses using Covid support mechanisms to head off thousands going bust

News

‘Cost of business’ crisis spiraling warn firms

Ministers urged to provide Covid-style support for smaller businesses to head off 'cost-of-doing-business' crisis as energy costs predicted to rise fourfold

News

Two thirds of firms will increase prices within weeks

More than four in five businesses cite inflation as a growing worry in latest quarterly British Chambers of Commerce survey of business sentiment

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.