Growth or survival… diagnose or die
1st July 2025
………………………………. I TALKED last time about the difference between the strategies that a struggling business should use, compared to those that suit a growing business. But the...
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For centuries, family businesses have been at the heart of the economy, from those that have become international concerns to those that simply move from generation to generation providing the same excellent service to customers. In this feature, we look at a selection of Northamptonshire firms that are proud of their family connections.
Late payment: Small firms need action… now
1st July 2025
………………………………. Published in association with THE BANK of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s voted in June to keep the base rate at 4.25%. This was not unexpected,...
When war feels closer to home: What it means for your business
1st July 2025
………………………………. Published in association with LET'S be honest – war is not just something we fear on the news any more. With conflicts raging in the Middle East, Russia and...
This is your life: IT consultancy creates milestone podcast to mark director’s anniversary
30th June 2025
Published on behalf of AN INDEPENDENT IT consultancy is celebrating five years’ service of one of its board directors with a special edition of its podcast. Ethan Malvern joined 3RS IT Solutions...
Healthy ecosystems for future generations: Campaigners showcase Northamptonshire farm’s trailblazing sustainability
27th June 2025
THE LEADERS of a campaign promoting British produce to food professionals and caterers in the public sector have been in Northamptonshire to see for themselves an example of the best in sustainable...
Why an inclusion strategy needs to go beyond the basics
27th June 2025
EMPLOYERS should follow the lead of technology giants such as Microsoft and SAP in realising the potential of hiring neurodivergent staff. Estimates suggest that between 15% and 20% of the UK...
Portman Finance Group named among UK’s fastest-growing founder-led businesses in the FEBE Growth 100
23rd June 2025
Advertisement Feature NORTHAMPTON-BASED Portman Finance Group been recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-growing founder-led companies in the prestigious FEBE Growth 100 list for 2025. Now...
In times of trouble, forget sales… focus on the costs
2nd June 2025
………………………………. WITH ALL the upheaval of recent years - Covid, the cost of living crisis, global instability – I have had countless conversations with business owners facing...
The challenges facing small businesses when it comes to tax compliance
1st June 2025
………………………………. Published on behalf of SMALL business owners frequently express concerns about tax and The Federation of Small Businesses’ latest report Taking A Toll...
New Inheritance Tax rules may hit business owners hard
1st June 2025
………………………………. Published in association with WHILE here has been a lot in the news about the effect of the changes to Inheritance Tax announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget on...
Why heads of terms negotiations must be handled with care
1st June 2025
………………………………. Published in association with IF INFORMAL discussions on a new business arrangement are looking promising, a key step may be the preparation of a document to...
‘I am already seeing results from the partnership’
1st June 2025
………………………………. VIDEO production company Say Something Creative has benefited from an investment from a fellow local business to help it further expand the services it...
National Insurance contribution increases head concerns for the future of SMEs
30th May 2025
RISING operational costs, talent retention and cyber threats continue to dominate boardroom discussion. However, the biggest concern for small and medium-sized enterprises this year is the increase in...
Co-ordinating a networking success story
30th May 2025
LAUNCHED in October 2024 by Parm Bhangal and Matt Abraham, PropConnect has quickly become one of Northamptonshire’s most talked-about networking events for the property and construction sector. ...
Have your say: Chamber urges employers to take part in national Quarterly Economic Survey
12th May 2025
THE LARGEST and most representative business survey in the UK wants the views of businesses across Northamptonshire. The Quarterly Economic Survey, run by the British Chambers of Commerce, is open...