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After a tumultuous past two years for small businesses, even the smallest increase in supplier or software cost or change in strategy can impact a company's profitability; every penny counts. Small businesses will face more economic certainty with reduced access to backup savings when compared to large firms.

Amscan International, a portfolio company of Leeds-headquartered private equity investor Endless, has rebranded as Wonder and announced a revenue target of £500m by 2026. The Milton Keynes-based designer, manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler and retailer of party products currently has a turnover in excess of £300m, which is up 40 per cent

Health and safety are one of the most important internal aspects of running a business today. In spite of the new and unique financial pressures being experienced by businesses of every stripe, newer businesses need to focus all the more on their internal structure and approach to safe work – but

With inflation running so high, it is understandable that businesses are looking to cut costs right now. Cutting costs can be a smart way to relieve financial pres-sure and improve your bottom line, but you must be careful when making cuts and avoid making any changes that could negatively affect

The award-winning Mulgrave Estate in the North York Moors has completed a pioneering £20,000 wetlands project which will enhance biodiversity and nurture wildlife on its land. The 15,000-acre estate has transformed some of its working farmland into wetland habitats which are now creating a brighter and safer future

Young professionals from across the region were inspired to tackle the challenges they face in their careers by Dave Bunting MBE, an Everest expedition leader and ex-British Forces mountaineering specialist. A guest of the Fresh Thinking Network, Dave spent many years as the chief training instructor of the Joint Service’

With the UK economy expected to be in a recession until at least the middle of 2023, many businesses are already feeling the pinch, with rising energy prices and the cost of living affecting the levels of disposable income from consumers and the spending habits of businesses. With this in