In the build-up to the UK’s general election, Labour’s shadow chancellor – and now chancellor – Rachel Reeves, said the party wanted to reform the country’s business rate framework. Reeves said a Labour government would look to cut overheads for small retailers on the high street, while asking larger corporations and multinationals to “pay their fair share”. Business rates are...

The old adage of “location, location, location” rings just as true in the world of commercial property as it does in residential property. In fact, the success of your business can sometimes hinge on where it’s situated, affecting everything from customer footfall to employee satisfaction. Are you a small business owner that’s faced with the conundrum of finding a suitable...

If you’re stepping into the world of leasing commercial property for the first time, negotiating the right commercial lease for your business can feel like navigating a maze. There’s so many avenues to explore, but only some may be truly beneficial to your day-to-day operations. Securing a favourable commercial lease is vital to the continued success and stability of your...

Owning a business is like riding a rollercoaster—you experience exhilarating highs and nerve-wracking lows. From the thrill of success to the challenges of everyday operations, there's never a dull moment. But just like strapping on a safety harness before taking the plunge, having the right insurance coverage is crucial for commercial tenants to navigate the ups and downs of business...

If your business relies on the shipping or transportation of goods nationwide or beyond, having your own storage facility could make life a whole lot easier. Instead of relying on drop shipping or using someone else’s storage space, there’s nothing better than being in control of your own destiny. Logistics is the name of the game. Without rock-solid logistics and...

Lots of people are looking to earn additional income to supplement their full-time earnings. The cost-of-living crisis has exacerbated this need. Meanwhile the Covid-19 pandemic opened the eyes of many to the importance of doing what you love most. Are you planning on starting a new side hustle that you hope to turn into a fully-fledged business one day? If...

According to industry research from Gartner, less than 12% of workers wish to return to the workplace full-time for office-based roles. The last couple of years throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has been a proving ground for remote working, both in terms of the volume of worker output and the quality of worker output. The upshot is that many firms have...

What is the purpose of office or studio space if we can simply work from home? That’s the question on the lips of many since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Although remote working does work for many creatives, there are several benefits to work-from-home professionals having a separate studio space they can escape to and call their own. Although we have...

As the cost-of-living crisis ensues, it appears that small, independent retailers are getting more attention from high-street shoppers. More than half (52%) of small businesses surveyed by American Express said their customers are choosing to support them while challenging trading conditions remain. With supply chain issues and the cost of materials and imports on the rise, the UK’s local and...

Slough has comprehensively brushed aside the tired, lazy view of this Berkshire town, reinventing itself as a hub for world-renowned brands on the cusp of the capital and the Thames Valley. If you’re wondering what it’s like for businesses based in Slough, read on as we explore why the town is experiencing increasing demand from firms seeking to get a...