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Manufacturing business

Export & Import

CBAM – EU’s new green import tax explained

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will start from October. For manufacturers exporting to the EU, here's what we know so far.

News

Half of small businesses operating below capacity

Half of small firms not expecting growth this year as rising costs and supply chain disruption impact business

Accounting

What manufacturing businesses need to know about accountancy

As manufacturing businesses create goods, they have extras to factor in when it comes to accounting. Angela Ashworth of Purple Lime explains more.

Business Technology

What manufacturing can learn from agile software techniques

What if there were a way to speed up the manufacturing and hardware design process? Here, we find out.

Advice

Manufacturing business: How to grow domestically and globally

Paul Bennett, managing director of manufacturing business Fascia Graphics, discusses how the graphic overlays and membrane keypads supplier gained traction in the market.

News

Manufacturing SMEs optimistic about post Brexit opportunities

New research shows that SME’s in the manufacturing sector are seeking opportunities and are optimistic about leaving the EU.

News

Make it British helping designers connect with UK manufacturers

In the run up to London fashion week, Make It British is working hard to connect designers with UK manufacturers.

News

Manufacturing optimism reaches 20-month high

Optimism in the UK manufacturing industry reaches a 20-month high, but rising inflation remains a concern for wider UK economy.

Business Technology

Can agile tech be the key to manufacturing prosperity in 2017?

Here, Stuart Hall, sales director of Epicor UK and Ireland, points out the need for businesses to use smart and agile technology in 2017.

Business management

Three manufacturing trends to look for in 2017

Here, we look at what to expect from the manufacturing industry in the coming year.

News

SME manufacturers stuck with unsold stock

The value of the unsold stock held by SME manufacturing companies has risen to £4.94 billion, putting cash flow under greater strain, research finds.

Employing & managing staff

How to attract more women into the diverse world of manufacturing

In this piece, we look at what should be done to improve the ratio of women in manufacturing.

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.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.